Waverly
girl name#1027 in 2025Waverly entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #736 in 2020, ranks #1027 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1914–2025
#1027
rank today
#736
peak (2020)
244
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3718 |
| 1920s | #4223 |
| 1930s | #3742 |
| 1940s | #4246 |
| 1950s | #5113 |
| 1960s | #4999 |
| 1970s | #7945 |
| 1980s | #10746 |
| 1990s | #6450 |
| 2000s | #3835 |
| 2010s | #1716 |
| 2020s | #841 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Waverly has been most popular in TX, CA, VA.
Living bearers
About 4,400 people named Waverly are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Waverly is a kid of about 7 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Waverly in 2025?
- Waverly ranks #1027 among US girl names in 2025, with 244 babies given the name.
- When was the name Waverly most popular?
- Waverly peaked in 2020, reaching #736 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Waverly with classmates?
- Waverly will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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