Bev
girl nameBev entered the US charts in 1940, peaked at #929 in 1959, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1940–2025
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rank today
#929
peak (1959)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #2960 |
| 1950s | #2174 |
| 1960s | #2459 |
| 1970s | #5953 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Bev are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bev alive today was born around 1959, making them about 66 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bev in 2025?
- Bev is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Bev most popular?
- Bev peaked in 1959, reaching #929 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bev with classmates?
- Bev will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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