Beverlee

Meaning & origin

Beverlee is a respelled variant of Beverly that enjoyed modest mid-century use, with a recorded peak in 1930. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1915, and while it declined sharply after the 1930s, it has been gently rising again since 2022. In 2025, Beverlee ranked 10,917th, with a frequency of 1 in 200,908 births. Its trajectory shows recent renewed interest, possibly as part of vintage revival trends. The spelling Beverlee, with its double 'e' ending, reflects a broader early-to-mid-20th-century fashion for altering traditional names by adding or changing vowels. Though it has never been widespread, Beverlee remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with vintage charm and a unique spelling.

Beverlee is a spelling variant of Beverly, a name that originated as a locational surname from the town of Beverley in Yorkshire, England. The place name is derived from Old English 'beofor' (beaver) and 'lēac' (stream) or 'lēah' (wood, clearing), thus meaning 'beaver stream' or 'beaver meadow.' Beverly was first used as a given name in the late 19th century, and the Beverlee spelling gained some popularity in the 20th century, peaking in the 1930s. Like many '-lee' variants, it follows a mid-century trend of respelling traditional names for a more distinctive look.