US Popularity:1436
Origin:British
Meaning:Meadow of quivering aspens
Waverly is an English gender-neutral name that means “meadow of quivering aspens.” This evocative name conjures images of delicate white trees with shimmering yellow leaves, trembling in an autumn wind. In fact, this scene is so visually stunning and iconic that in Celtic mythology, it is believed that an aspen waving in the breeze was the tree’s way of communicating with the Otherworld. As such, Waverly is a great choice for baby if you want a unique name that will nurture a love of the natural world and a deep appreciation of beauty!

Waverly Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Waverly is currently #2541 on The Bump
Boy:Waverly is currently #1752 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Waverly is currently #1436 in U.S. births
Boy:Waverly is currently #25737 in U.S. births
Girl:Waverly is currently #1456 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#1456
in 2022
- 2
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 311, 559

  • Behind the Name, Waverly, April 2022

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