Beverly
Peaked at #14 nationally in 1937, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Beverly has been recorded 99% of the time for girls and 1% of the time for boys.
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Beverly — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#14
in 1937
Current rank
#1046
in 2024
Years tracked
129
1893–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1893, Beverly reached its peak popularity for girls in 1937, ranking #14 nationally with 9,632 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1536 (2014) to #1046 (2024) — a 32% improvement.
As of 2024, Beverly ranks #1046 nationally for girls, with 239 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,046 | 239 |
| 2023 | #1,185 | 202 |
| 2022 | #1,106 | 224 |
| 2021 | #1,249 | 188 |
| 2020 | #1,267 | 177 |
| 2019 | #1,349 | 168 |
| 2018 | #1,300 | 175 |
| 2017 | #1,417 | 161 |
Beverly — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#490
in 1884
Last ranked
#8342
in 1991
Years tracked
104
1880–1991
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Beverly reached its peak popularity for boys in 1884, ranking #490 nationally with 15 babies given the name that year.
Beverly hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1991, when it stood at #8342.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | #8,342 | 5 |
| 1989 | #5,206 | 9 |
| 1988 | #6,515 | 6 |
| 1987 | #7,070 | 5 |
| 1986 | #5,396 | 7 |
| 1985 | #4,364 | 9 |
| 1984 | #5,636 | 6 |
| 1982 | #5,068 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Beverly most popular?
Beverly was most popular in 1937, when it ranked #14 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Beverly becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Beverly?
At least 382,945 babies have been recorded with the name Beverly in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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