Feminine dossier · first seen 1914
Waverly
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2022
Peak births
384
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1914Peak 20222025
Quick answers about Waverly
How many people are named Waverly?
An estimated 4,420 living Americans are named Waverly.
How rare is Waverly?
Waverly is uncommon among babies today, with 244 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 36.5% from its 2022 peak.
How old is the typical Waverly?
The median age of a living American named Waverly is approximately 7 years, with most bearers falling between 4 and 13 years old.
Is Waverly still popular?
Yes. Waverly is holding steady, with 244 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Waverly most common?
Waverly has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appeared 5.2× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2022
Decline from peak
36.5%
2025
244
All-time
4,563
Diaspora map
Waverly spread fast — broke out in Michigan, Tennessee, and Virginia (2019) and ran high in 8 states within a decade.
Broke out: Michigan, Tennessee, and Virginia, 2019 · over-represented in 8 states over 3 years