Beverley, pronounced BEV-er-lee, is an English feminine given name. It originated as an Old English surname derived from Beverly in East Yorkshire, which was named after the beaver stream that runs through it. The name means 'beaver clearing' or 'beaver meadow'. Beverley gained prominence as a given name during the Victorian era and has been used consistently since then.
The name Beverley saw a peak in popularity between 1914 and 1928 with an average of around 13 births per year during this period. However, there was a significant drop-off after 1928, with fewer than 15 births recorded each year until 1963, except for brief spikes in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Overall, between 1912 and 1963, there were a total of 407 births named Beverley.