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Beverley

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Pronounced BEV-ur-lee /ˈbɛv.ər.li/High

Meaning: From an English place name and surname, Old English beofor ('beaver') plus leah ('clearing; meadow; stream') - 'beaver stream; beaver meadow.' A vintage classic, the -ley spelling of Beverly.Medium

In 30 seconds: A vintage English classic: Beverley means 'beaver stream' (said 'BEV-ur-lee'). Soft, nature-rooted, and timeless.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom an English place name and surname, Old English beofor ('beaver') plus leah ('clearing; meadow; stream') - 'beaver stream; beaver meadow.' A vintage classic, the -ley spelling of Beverly.
U.S. rank (2024)#12333 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1938
Total births (all-time)≈ 13,050

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193819122024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Beverley comes from Old English beofor ('beaver') and leah ('meadow; clearing'), a place name and surname meaning 'beaver stream.' The -ley spelling of Beverly, it reads as a soft vintage classic, uncommon today in the U.S. (said 'BEV-ur-lee').

It appears rarely now, a mid-century favorite past its peak. Rare, vintage, and gentle.

Did you know? Beverley began as an English place and surname - Old English for 'beaver stream; beaver meadow' - and blossomed as a girl's name in the early 1900s (said 'BEV-ur-lee').
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Beverley — Old English 'beaver stream'; -ley spelling of Beverly

Variations

BeverlyBeverlieBeverleigh

Nicknames

BevBevy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Beverley mean?

Beverley is English for 'beaver stream; beaver meadow,' from an old place name and surname.

How do you pronounce Beverley?

It's said BEV-ur-lee /ˈbɛv.ər.li/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Beverley a boy or girl name?

Beverley is used as a girl's name today, though the surname was once used for both.

How popular is Beverley?

Beverley is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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