How old is someone named Waverly?
The average Waverly is 19 years old.
Half of all living Waverlys are between 5 and 23. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Waverlys are much younger than 19.
When was Waverly popular?
Most of the Waverlys in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2021 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 53 | 0 |
| 1910s | 186 | 0 |
| 1920s | 330 | 0 |
| 1930s | 273 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 316 | 150 |
| 1950s | 373 | 250 |
| 1960s | 251 | 210 |
| 1970s | 164 | 150 |
| 1980s | 112 | 110 |
| 1990s | 309 | 300 |
| 2000s | 414 | 410 |
| 2010s | 1,698 | 1,700 |
| 2020s | 1,995 | 2,000 |
How many Waverlys are still alive?
About 5,300 Waverlys are alive in the US today. That's 81% of the roughly 6,600 babies named Waverly since 1881.
Most Waverlys ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Waverly?
About two in three living Waverlys are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Waverly an old name?
Not really. Waverly is younger than 73 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Waverly will be 25 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Waverly a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 84% of living Waverlys are women, and 16% are men.
The women average 12 and the men 57.
Names the same age as Waverly
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Waverly's name twin is Ford. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Ford's age curve is the closest match to Waverly's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Waverly
How old is the average Waverly?
The average Waverly in the US is 19 years old. The median is 9, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Waverly?
About 5,300 Waverlys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 6,600 babies given the name since 1881.
When was the name Waverly most popular?
In 2021, when about 390 baby girls were named Waverly.
Is Waverly a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 66% of living Waverlys are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this