Total births
131
Unisex name · since 1931
Bevely
Since 1931, U.S. Social Security records show 131 babies named Bevely, peaking in 1958. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 131
- total births
- 1931–1968
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Bevely sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 131 recorded since 1931.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Bevely has been recorded 131 times among girls since 1931, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1931 to 1968.
- 131 total births
- 1931–1968 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
131 girls have been named Bevely since 1931, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1968.
- 131
- total births
- 1931–1968
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Bevely was born in this single decade.
1958
Single peak year
12 babies were named Bevely in 1958 - its busiest year on record.
Bevely's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Bevely's SSA record in two at 1954 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1931, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1958 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Bevely at a glance
Last recorded 1968Peak year
1958
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1931
Bevely popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1931–1968
- Peak year (1958)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Bevely popularity over time - boys
13 total births recorded since 1927 (Bevely as boys' name)
Bevely by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Bevely's strongest decade.
56 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Bevely births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 11
1930s
11 births
- 1940s
1940s
25 births
- 1950s
1950s
56 births
- 1960s
1960s
39 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 56 births (43% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bevely? ▼
131 babies have been named Bevely since 1931. It was last recorded in 1968. The peak year was 1958 with 12 births.
When was Bevely most popular? ▼
Bevely was most popular in the 1950s decade with 56 total births. The single peak year was 1958.
Is Bevely a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Bevely is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 131 births, and as a boy's name it has 13 births.
How long has the name Bevely been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Bevely since 1931 -- 38 years through the most recent 1968 data.
What names are similar to Bevely? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Beverly, Beverley, Beverlee, Bevin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Bevely's data
- Bevely's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (56 total births) through the 1960s (39) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Bevely
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bevely
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Beverlee Girl
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Bevin Girl
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Bev Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1931–1968 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Bevely: Baby Name Since 1931 - 131 Births, Peak 1958." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bevely. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Bevely draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.