Beverley Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Beverley originates from Old English, meaning 'beaver woodland clearing', highlighting its ties to nature. The name has evolved through various forms over centuries, reflecting its historical roots. It carries traits of elegance and charm, and while it has no direct biblical relevance, it gained popularity through its association with the town of Beverley in Yorkshire.
The name Beverley is most popular in Vermont, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Beverley has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Beverley' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2343rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2619th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4280th out of 7552 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 807th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 360th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 618th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2165th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6998th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 16381st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11008th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Beverley' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Beverley"
Pronunciation
/ˈbɛvərli/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Beverley is derived from the Old English elements 'beofor', meaning 'beaver', and 'leah', meaning 'woodland clearing'. Thus, it originally referred to a place where beavers were found.
Meaning
beaver woodland clearing
Language Evolution
Beoforleah (Old English), Beverlac (Middle English), Beverley (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Beverley gained popularity in England during the medieval period, particularly due to the town of Beverley in Yorkshire, which was an important religious center.
Variants & Derivatives
Beverly, Bev
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Beverley is perceived as a classic and timeless name, often associated with elegance and charm.
Famous People
Beverley Knight (singer), Beverley Callard (actress), Beverley Glen (author)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Beverley"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Beverley"
"Beverley" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2343rd of 7545 | 194 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2619th of 6773 | 156 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4280th of 7552 | 57 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 807th of 9107 | 1,470 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 360th of 9204 | 6,269 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 618th of 12526 | 4,359 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2165th of 19264 | 617 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6998th of 27321 | 170 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 16381st of 35406 | 64 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11008th of 30306 | 101 |
Regional Popularity of "Beverley" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
61.45% 1454th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
65.79% 1548th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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73.33% 2092nd/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Beverley" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
41.31% 585th/1416 |
43.07% 594th/1379 |
85.97% 2034th/2366 |
27.23% 311th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
18.05% 279th/1546 |
19.73% 307th/1556 |
23.88% 562nd/2353 |
15.38% 238th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
28.20% 628th/2227 |
26.34% 640th/2430 |
20.79% 593rd/2853 |
23.14% 642nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
80.73% 2371st/2937 |
85.33% 2972nd/3483 |
51.48% 1811th/3518 |
58.73% 2375th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Beverley"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Beverley" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.