Waverley
Meaningmeadow of quaking aspens · English
- US rank
- #7,491
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #4,907 in 2022
14 babies were named Waverley in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,641 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1995–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Waverley you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 114,943 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Waverley, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Waverley would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWaverley first shows up in US birth records in 1919, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 106 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #4,907.
- TrendWaverley has slipped 1,641 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,491. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Waverley means “meadow of quaking aspens”.
About the name Waverley
Waverley is a girl name of English origin meaning “meadow of quaking aspens”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Waverley for girls from 1995 to 2025, in 17 of those 31 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #4,907 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,491, with 14 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,785,714 girls |
| 2000s | 0.6 | 1,666,667 girls |
| 2010s | 5.1 | 195,695 girls |
| 2020s | 14 | 71,599 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Waverley
What does the name Waverley mean?
Waverley means “meadow of quaking aspens” in English.
What is the origin of the name Waverley?
Waverley has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Waverley a boy or girl name?
Waverley is a girl name.
How popular is the name Waverley?
Waverley ranked #7,491 for US girls in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#4,907).