Waverly

Waverly is a English girl's name. Originally an English place name meaning "meadow of quivering aspens". Has literary connections through Sir Walter Scott's novels.

How popular is Waverly in the United States?

In 2024, 289 girls in the United States were named Waverly, making it the 916th most popular girl's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 1,623rd a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 387 births.

Records for Waverly go back to 1881, and 6,296 babies have been given the name since.

What Waverly means and where it comes from

Originally an English place name meaning "meadow of quivering aspens". Has literary connections through Sir Walter Scott's novels.

Waverly is of English origin, described as literary in style.

Is Waverly a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Waverly went to 289 girls and 5 boys — 98% girls.

In practice it reads as a girls' name in the US.

Sibling name ideas for Waverly

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Waverly mean?

Originally an English place name meaning "meadow of quivering aspens". Has literary connections through Sir Walter Scott's novels.

Where does the name Waverly come from?

Waverly is of English origin, and is usually described as literary in style.

How popular is Waverly in the United States?

In 2024, 289 girls in the United States were named Waverly, making it the 916th most popular girl's name that year.

Is Waverly a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Waverly went to 289 girls and 5 boys — 98% girls. In practice it reads as a girls' name in the US.

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