Waverly
boy nameWaverly entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #699 in 1900, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1881–2025
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rank today
#699
peak (1900)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #878 |
| 1890s | #904 |
| 1900s | #1021 |
| 1910s | #1448 |
| 1920s | #1333 |
| 1930s | #1417 |
| 1940s | #1371 |
| 1950s | #1409 |
| 1960s | #1884 |
| 1970s | #3075 |
| 1980s | #4307 |
| 1990s | #7197 |
| 2000s | #9896 |
| 2010s | #10987 |
| 2020s | #11723 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Waverly are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Waverly alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 years old.
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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Waverly most popular?
- Waverly peaked in 1900, reaching #699 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Waverly with classmates?
- Waverly will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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