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Everly

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Pronounced EV-ur-lee /ˈɛv.ər.li/High

Meaning: Boar meadow; from Old English eofor (wild boar) + leah (woodland clearing)Medium

In 30 seconds: A lyrical Old English place-name meaning 'boar meadow,' Everly has emerged as one of the fastest-rising modern girls' names, prized for its melodic three-syllable flow.
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Origin HighOld English
MeaningBoar meadow; from Old English eofor (wild boar) + leah (woodland clearing)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 12,385

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719442017

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Everly derives from an Old English place name and surname composed of eofor (wild boar) and leah (woodland clearing or meadow). Like many -ley surnames it began transitioning to a given name for girls in the 21st century.

Everly entered the U.S. baby name charts in the 2010s and rose quickly, aided by celebrity usage and the broader trend for melodic -ly ending names for girls.

Did you know? Everly is also associated with the Everly Brothers, the influential 1950s and 1960s American rock duo Don and Phil Everly.

Variations

EverleeEverleighEverlie

Nicknames

EvieEvvieLee

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If you like Everly…

Kinsley— same modern -ley surname-to-girls'-name trend
Hadley— three-syllable melodic surname name with the same contemporary feel
Paisley— trendy modern name with the same sunny, breezy quality

Frequently Asked

What does the name Everly mean?

Everly is an Old English surname meaning 'boar meadow,' from eofor (wild boar) and leah (woodland clearing).

How do you pronounce Everly?

It is said EV-ur-lee /ˈɛv.ər.li/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Everly a boy or girl name?

Everly is used almost exclusively as a girl's name today.

How popular is Everly?

Everly rose rapidly on U.S. charts in the 2010s and has been a consistent top-100 girls' name in recent years.