Waverly
- US rank
- #1,027
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #736 in 2020
244 babies were named Waverly in the US in 2025. It has dropped 291 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1914–2025
US births per million boys, 1881–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Waverly you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 6,588 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Waverly, 244 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Waverly would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWaverly first shows up in US birth records in 1881, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 144 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2020, when it reached #736.
- Then vs nowWaverly is 9.9× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 64,935 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 6,588.
- TrendWaverly has slipped 291 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,027. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedWaverly is most popular in Kansas, where it ranks #445, followed by Mississippi (#514) and Tennessee (#532). It's in the top 1,000 in 15 states.
About the name Waverly
Waverly is a girl name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-rly”. US birth records list Waverly for girls from 1914 to 2025, in 81 of those 112 years. Its best year was 2020, when it ranked #736 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,027, with 244 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.1 | 468,750 girls |
| 1920s | 1.7 | 598,802 girls |
| 1930s | 3.6 | 280,899 girls |
| 1940s | 3.4 | 291,545 girls |
| 1950s | 3.5 | 289,017 girls |
| 1960s | 2.7 | 371,747 girls |
| 1970s | 2.7 | 373,134 girls |
| 1980s | 1.3 | 793,651 girls |
| 1990s | 14 | 72,411 girls |
| 2000s | 21 | 47,461 girls |
| 2010s | 95 | 10,505 girls |
| 2020s | 203 | 4,922 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 29 | 34,562 boys |
| 1890s | 40 | 25,019 boys |
| 1900s | 39 | 25,621 boys |
| 1910s | 29 | 34,188 boys |
| 1920s | 28 | 35,549 boys |
| 1930s | 22 | 44,803 boys |
| 1940s | 18 | 55,960 boys |
| 1950s | 15 | 65,317 boys |
| 1960s | 10 | 96,899 boys |
| 1970s | 7.4 | 134,771 boys |
| 1980s | 4.9 | 204,499 boys |
| 1990s | 3.3 | 300,300 boys |
| 2000s | 1.2 | 819,672 boys |
| 2010s | 2.6 | 390,625 boys |
| 2020s | 1.8 | 543,478 boys |
Other spellings of Waverly
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 Waverly
What is the origin of the name Waverly?
Waverly has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Waverly a boy or girl name?
Waverly is a girl name.
How popular is the name Waverly?
Waverly ranked #1,027 for US girls in 2025, given to 244 babies. Its best year was 2020 (#736).