Everly

Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
40,697 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2019 Peak Popularity Year
4,789 Peak Births

Generational story

Where Everly stands across generations

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Strongest generation Generation Alpha

Girl · 82nd of 30,306

Generation Alpha Boy #13,385 · Girl #82

Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.

Recent direction Boy Stable · Girl Declining

Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.

Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity

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Summary

The name Everly has its roots in English, meaning 'boar meadow.' It evolved from Old English 'Eoforlea' to Middle English 'Everley,' and has become a popular name in modern times. While it has no biblical significance, it is viewed positively today and is associated with a sense of elegance and nature. The name has variants such as Everlee and Evelyn, and notable figures include the Everly Brothers.

Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants

Etymology & Cultural Background

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Pronunciation

/ˈɛvərli/

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Origin

English

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Etymology

The name Everly is derived from a surname originating in England, which was associated with a place name meaning 'from the boar meadow.'

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Meaning

boar meadow

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Language Evolution

Eoforlea (Old English), Everley (Middle English), Everly (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

The name Everly gained popularity in the 21st century, particularly in the United States, as a modern and trendy choice for girls.

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Variants & Derivatives

Everlee, Everlynn, Evelyn

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Modern Popularity & Image

Everly is perceived as a fresh and contemporary name that carries a gentle and elegant charm, often associated with nature.

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Famous People

Everly Brothers (musical duo), Everly McDonell (American actress)

Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Declining
25-Year Trend: Consistently Rising

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 4,789 peak births in 2019

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Nevada

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 6 different American generations with varying popularity

Alternative spellings & similar sounds

Compare 7 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.

Historical Birth Statistics

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History

Full popularity table across American generations 6 generation and gender records

Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Recorded births
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 13385th of 23106 38
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 9204th of 9204 5
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 19264th of 19264 5
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 15284th of 27321 38
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 2787th of 35406 934
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 82nd of 30306 39,677