Beverley
Meaning: Boar meadow, forever meadow
Origin: English (variant)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #238
Total births: 1,506
History: Beverley peaked in the 1960s in Australia. The name represents the generation of women who built suburban Australian community life.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1960) | #84 |
| Babies named Beverley in 1960 | 100 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,506 |
| Peak year | 1952 (235 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #42 |
| Years in records | 1952–1960 (9 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 38 spots |
Frequently asked about Beverley
What does the name Beverley mean?
Beverley means “Boar meadow, forever meadow” from English (variant) roots.
What is the origin of the name Beverley?
Beverley has English (variant) origin. The traditional meaning is “Boar meadow, forever meadow”.
How popular is Beverley in Australia?
Beverley ranked #84 in Australia in 1960 — given to 100 babies that year.
When was Beverley most popular?
Beverley peaked in 1952 with 235 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Beverley a boy or girl name?
Beverley is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Beverleys in registered births are female.
Is the name Beverley rising or falling in popularity?
Beverley has fallen 38 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #46 in 1955 to #84 in 1960.
How long has Beverley been recorded in Australia?
Beverley appears in birth records in Australia across 9 years — from 1952 through 1960.