How Many People Are Named Waverly?

Complete statistics for the name Waverly in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Waverly
Very Rare
6,296
Estimated People
1 in 52,414
1 in X Americans
2022
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
1,982 (31%)
♀ Female
4,314 (69%)
31%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 35

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 46
Arkansas 12
Arizona 7
California 295
Colorado 53
Connecticut 10
Florida 143
Georgia 118
Iowa 46
Idaho 5
Illinois 53
Indiana 85
Kansas 18
Kentucky 90
Massachusetts 22
Maryland 72
Michigan 84
Minnesota 63
Missouri 66
Mississippi 80
Montana 6
North Carolina 268
Nebraska 5
New Jersey 48
New York 170
Ohio 90
Oklahoma 35
Oregon 27
Pennsylvania 87
South Carolina 38
South Dakota 5
Tennessee 144
Texas 265
Utah 7
Virginia 856
Washington 73
Wisconsin 50
West Virginia 24
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Waverly

How Many People Have the Name Waverly in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,296 people in the United States currently share the name Waverly. That works out to roughly 1 in every 52,414 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Waverly a Common or Rare Name?

Waverly is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Waverly Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Waverly are covered in full on the Waverly name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Waverly Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Waverly in SSA data, approximately 31% are male and 69% are female. Waverly leans female but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Waverly Most Popular?

The name Waverly reached peak popularity in 2022, with 384 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Waverly Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Waverly across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Waverly?

Approximately 6,296 people in the United States share the name Waverly, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Waverly a rare name?

Waverly is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 52,414 Americans has this name.

What does the name Waverly mean?

The meaning and origin of Waverly is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Waverly more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 31% of people named Waverly are male and 69% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Waverly most popular?

The name Waverly reached its peak in 2022, with 384 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People6,296
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 52,414
GenderFemale
Avg Age35
Peak Year2022
Male %31%
Female %69%

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