Everley Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Everley has Old English roots, meaning 'boar clearing'. It has evolved from historical forms such as Eoforleah and Everlega to its current spelling. The name is associated with nature and strength, and it has no direct biblical relevance. Everley gained popularity in the late 19th century and has become trendy in recent years, with variants like Everlee and Everleigh. Notable individuals with this name include the musical duo the Everley Brothers.
The name Everley is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. 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, Everley has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling 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 female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Everley' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11695th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1344th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Everley' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Everley"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛvərli/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Everley is derived from the Old English elements 'eofor', meaning 'boar', and 'leah', meaning 'wood' or 'clearing'. Thus, it can be interpreted as 'clearing where boars are found'.
Meaning
boar clearing
Language Evolution
Eoforleah, Everlega, Everley
Historical Usage
Everley gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a given name and has seen a resurgence in recent years as a trendy choice for girls.
Variants & Derivatives
Everlee, Everleigh, Everly
Modern Popularity & Image
Everley is perceived as a modern, stylish name that conveys a sense of nature and strength. It is often associated with a contemporary and trendy image.
Famous People
Everley Brothers (musical duo), Everley McAuliffe (social media influencer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Everley"
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 "Everley"
"Everley" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 11695th of 35406 | 123 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1344th of 30306 | 2,085 |
Regional Popularity of "Everley" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| 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 "Everley" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
92.47% 6901st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
28.94% 1153rd/3984 |
44.82% 2011th/4487 |
18.60% 1269th/6822 |
23.31% 1463rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Everley"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Everley" 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.