Holding steady.
Popularity of Bev since 1940
Babies named Bev per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 123 |
| 1950s | 379 |
| 1960s | 480 |
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Bev is a short, friendly name that was at its height of popularity during the mid-20th century. First recorded in 1940, it reached its peak in 1959, a time when many clipped nicknames were fashionable. Since then, its usage has steadily declined and now it is rarely given. The name's trajectory has been stable in recent decades, with very few new registrations per year. Though it lacks a recorded rank in the latest year, it remains a familiar, nostalgic choice that recalls mid-century America.
Bev is a diminutive of Beverly, a name derived from a place name in England. Beverly originally comes from Old English 'befer' (meaning 'beaver') and 'leah' (meaning 'woodland clearing'), thus 'beaver meadow'. It was first used as a given name in the late 19th century and gained popularity in the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Bevvy
Sibling names for Bev
Names that share Bev's style, for a brother or sister.
