Waverly

Waverly is a unisex name of English origin meaning “meadow filled with quivering aspens.” In 2024 it was given to 294 babies in the United States.

Waverly at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“meadow filled with quivering aspens”

About the name Waverly

Waverly belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “meadow filled with quivering aspens” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Waverly first appears in Social Security records in 1881 and has been given to 6,296 babies since 1880, including 294 in 2024.

Waverly in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Babies named Waverly in 2024
294
Total since 1880
6,296

Waverly in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2018
Babies named Waverly in 2023
3
Total since 1996
27

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Waverly mean?

Waverly means “meadow filled with quivering aspens” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Waverly a boy or girl name?

Waverly is a unisex name. In 2024, 294 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Waverly?

Waverly comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Waverly?

Waverly is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1881 and has been given to 6,296 babies since 1880.

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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.