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Beverly is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From an English surname that was originally derived from the name of a Yorkshire city, itself from Old English beofor ‘beaver’ and (possibly) licc ‘stream’. It came into use as a masculine given name in the 19th century, then became common as an American feminine name after the publication of George Barr McCutcheon's 1904 novel Beverly of Graustark." It ranked #1018 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from an English surname that was originally derived from the name of a Yorkshire city, itself from Old English beofor ‘beaver’ and (possibly) licc ‘stream’. It came into use as a masculine given name in the 19th century, then became common as an American feminine name after the publication of George Barr McCutcheon's 1904 novel Beverly of Graustark. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Beverly ranked #1018 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #1018 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (English) and that sit near Beverly in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Beverly mean?
Behind the Name does not give Beverly a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from an English surname that was originally.
Is Beverly a popular name?
Beverly ranked #1018 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Beverly a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Beverly appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine & masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Beverly — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
