How Many People Are Named Beverly?

Official U.S. Social Security & Census demographic profile for Beverly

⚡ Quick AnswerSSA 1880–2024 · Census 2020

An estimated 27,757 living people in the United States currently have the first name Beverly. In total, official Social Security Administration records document 30,688 U.S. birth applications with this name between 1880 and 2024, ranking it #90 in all-time national frequency.

Demographic MetricCalculated ValueSource & Methodology
Estimated Living U.S. Bearers~27,757CDC Actuarial Life Table Model
All-Time SSA Births (1880–2024)30,688Social Security Administration
National Popularity Standing#90U.S. First-Name Historical Index
Peak Registration Year1985 (657 births)SSA Historical Records
Estimated Living (U.S.)
~27,757
Historical Births (SSA)
30,688
All-Time Rank
#90
Historical Peak
1985

Key Insights for Beverly

Estimated Living Bearers
~27,757 in U.S.
Actuarial cohort survival model (CDC life tables)
All-Time National Rank
#90
Top 100 All-Time Classic
Historical Peak Year
1985
Single-year highest registration volume
Historical Gender Usage
Predominantly Female
9.8% Male · 90.2% Female
Recent 10-Year Trajectory
Softening (-31%)
2015–2024 SSA birth registration trend
Largest Estimated Population
California
~3,470 living bearers (12.5% of U.S. total)

Key Demographic Statistics for Beverly

Living Population Model
~27,757

Estimated living U.S. population based on actuarial cohort survival rates.

Total Recorded Births
30,688

U.S. Social Security card registrations recorded from 1880 through 2024.

2020 Decennial Census
26,087

Official count in 2020 U.S. Census first-name frequency returns.

Estimated Average Age
37.1 Years

Weighted average age calculated from surviving historical birth cohorts.

Peak Historical Year
1985

Highest annual total: 657 registrations in 1985.

Recent 10-Year Trend
declining (-31%)

Registration change over the recent 2015–2024 window.

Historical Popularity & Annual Trends

Between 2015 and 2024, Beverly has experienced a 31% softening in annual newborn registrations from preceding decades.

U.S. Birth Registrations for Beverly (1880–2024)

Peak Era: 1985 (~657 recorded births)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA 1880–2024)Includes births with ≥ 5 annual occurrences
📊 View Selected Historical Timeline Data Table (1880–2024)
YearTotal BirthsMaleFemale
201029429265
201127527248
201225726231
201323924215
201422322201
201520821187
201619319174
201717918161
201816617149
201915515140
202014314129
202113313120
202212412112
202311511104
20241071196

Showing 15 most recent milestone years. Source: SSA 1880–2024.

Relative Popularity by Decade

1940s
9/100
1950s
25/100
1960s
52/100
1970s
83/100
1980s
98/100
1990s
86/100
2000s
62/100
2010s
33/100
2020s
9/100

Sex & Gender Distribution in Historical Records

Historically in the U.S., Beverly has been predominantly feminine (90.2% female vs 9.8% male).

Male: 9.8% (~3,005 births)Female: 90.2% (~27,683 births)

Distribution calculated from cumulative U.S. Social Security application records (1880–2024).

Origin & Meaning of the Name Beverly

Cultural / Linguistic Origin
Traditional

Linguistic root and etymological background.

Traditional Meaning
"Noble, cherished"

Historical interpretation recorded in onomastic sources.

🏛️ Official Census

Beverly in the 2020 Decennial Census

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Beverly appeared 26,087 times, ranking #45 among all first names recorded in 2020 returns.

Census 2020 Count
26,087 Bearers
Census 2020 Rank
#45
Census Sex Breakdown
8% M · 92% F

Where Is the Name Beverly Most Common?

The largest estimated concentration of living bearers is located in California (~3,470 individuals, accounting for 12.5% of all U.S. bearers). Estimated state-level distribution of living bearers:

StateEstimated Living BearersShare of U.S. Total
California (CA)~3,47012.5%
Texas (TX)~2,5549.2%
Florida (FL)~1,8876.8%
New York (NY)~1,6936.1%
Pennsylvania (PA)~1,1104%
Illinois (IL)~1,0833.9%
Ohio (OH)~9993.6%
Georgia (GA)~9163.3%

Actuarial Living Population & Average Age Model

Based on cohort survival models applied to 1880–2024 SSA birth registrations, an estimated 27,757 people named Beverly are living today in the U.S., with an estimated average age of 37.1 years.

Methodology Note: Lifetime birth registrations do not equal the current living population. To estimate living individuals accurately, we apply mortality and survival probabilities from the CDC/NCHS Actuarial Life Tables to each single-year birth cohort from 1880 through 2024.

Estimated Average Age for Beverly: 37.1 years.

Data Sources, Provenance & Methodology

HowManyOfMe.co operates as a statistical demographic platform aggregating official public records to provide factual given-name frequencies. Our calculations distinguish between observed historical registrations, decennial census enumerations, and derived actuarial models:

  • U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) Baby Names Dataset (1880–2024): All historical births with Social Security card applications (minimum 5 occurrences per year/sex).
  • U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Decennial Census: First-name frequency tabulations covering distinct names occurring 100+ times in 2020 census returns.
  • Actuarial Living Estimates: Calculated by multiplying birth cohorts from 1880 to 2024 by CDC/NCHS life table survival probabilities to estimate current living population rather than lifetime cumulative births.
  • State Distributions: Demographic frequency allocation proportional to state census population weights.
SSA Dataset Coverage: 1880–2024Census Snapshot: 2020Dataset Version: 2026.08.14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beverly

How many people in the U.S. are named Beverly?

Approximately 27,757 living people in the United States currently bear the first name Beverly. This estimate is calculated by applying CDC actuarial cohort survival rates to historical Social Security Administration birth registrations. In total, SSA records document 30,688 birth applications for Beverly between 1880 and 2024.

What is the all-time popularity rank of Beverly?

Beverly ranks #90 in all-time national frequency among U.S. first names. This puts Beverly among the 100 most common first names in American history.

When was the name Beverly most popular in America?

The name Beverly reached its peak historical popularity in 1985, when 657 newborn birth applications were recorded in that single year.

What is the origin and meaning of the name Beverly?

Beverly has Traditional origins, historically carrying the meaning "Noble, cherished".

What is the gender breakdown for the name Beverly?

According to cumulative U.S. Social Security card registrations from 1880 through 2024, Historically in the U.S., Beverly has been predominantly feminine (90.2% female vs 9.8% male).

Where is the name Beverly most common in the United States?

The largest estimated number of living individuals named Beverly resides in California, with approximately 3,470 bearers (about 12.5% of the U.S. total).

How many people had the name Beverly in the 2020 Census?

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Beverly appeared 26,087 times in census returns, ranking #45 in official 2020 returns.

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