Waverly
Pronunciation: [ w-AYV-erl-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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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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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,397
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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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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