Everly Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Everly has its roots in English, meaning 'boar meadow.' It evolved from Old English 'Eoforlea' to Middle English 'Everley,' and has become a popular name in modern times. While it has no biblical significance, it is viewed positively today and is associated with a sense of elegance and nature. The name has variants such as Everlee and Evelyn, and notable figures include the Everly Brothers.

The name Everly is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest 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 declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, Everly has been too rising for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too rising for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Everly' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13385th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15284th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2787th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 82nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Everly' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Everly"

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Pronunciation

/ˈɛvərli/

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Origin

English

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Etymology

The name Everly is derived from a surname originating in England, which was associated with a place name meaning 'from the boar meadow.'

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Meaning

boar meadow

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Language Evolution

Eoforlea (Old English), Everley (Middle English), Everly (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

The name Everly gained popularity in the 21st century, particularly in the United States, as a modern and trendy choice for girls.

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Variants & Derivatives

Everlee, Everlynn, Evelyn

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Modern Popularity & Image

Everly is perceived as a fresh and contemporary name that carries a gentle and elegant charm, often associated with nature.

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Famous People

Everly Brothers (musical duo), Everly McDonell (American actress)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Everly"

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 "Everly"

"Everly" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 13385th of 23106 38
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 9204th of 9204 5
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 19264th of 19264 5
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 15284th of 27321 38
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 2787th of 35406 934
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 82nd of 30306 39,677

Regional Popularity of "Everly" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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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 "Everly" 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)
41.77%
1914th/4582
57.22%
2955th/5164
35.43%
2591st/7313
27.75%
2071st/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
1.58%
63rd/3984
2.41%
108th/4487
1.23%
84th/6822
1.24%
78th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Everly"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Everly" 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.