Waverly

Pronunciation: [ w-AYV-erl-ee ]

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Boy Name #37,397 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Waverly is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced w-AYV-erl-ee.

Parents who love the name Waverly often also consider Essie, Rhodri, Lucy .

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Historical Record

Waverly first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.

Over 869 babies have been named Waverly in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Waverly is past its peak , currently ranked #37,397 for boy names in the US .

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Peaked 1951 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#37,397
Total SSA Count
5

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Wav Wave Wavey Waveie Rly Rlyie Way Waie Wavkins

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Waverly is also used as a girl name, ranked #916.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waverly

Is Waverly a boy or girl name?
Waverly is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #37397. As a girl name, it is ranked #916. Waverly is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Waverly?
Waverly is pronounced w-AYV-erl-ee.
How popular is the name Waverly?
Waverly is currently ranked #37397 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Waverly?
Common nicknames for Waverly include Wav, Wave, Wavey, Waveie, Rly, Rlyie, Way, Waie, and Wavkins.
Is Waverly a common or rare name?
Waverly is an uncommon name, ranked #37397 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Waverly?
Waverly pairs well with Essie, Rhodri, Lucy, Katin in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Waverly?
Related spellings include Wave.

About the Name Waverly

Waverly is a boy name .

Is Waverly a boy or girl name? Waverly is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,397 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #916. Waverly is more commonly used as a girl name.

Waverly is currently ranked #37,397 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Waverly include Wav, Wave, Wavey, Waveie, Rly, Rlyie, Way, Waie, and Wavkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Waverly include Wave . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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