Bev

Bev: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Meaning and origin of Bev

  • A diminutive of the female given names Beverly and Beverley.

How popular is Bev?

0U.S. babies in 2025
#929peak rank (1959)
1,003babies since 1880

Since 1880, 998 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Bev (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #929 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #4047 in 1917. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Bev FAQ

What does the name Bev mean?

A diminutive of the female given names Beverly and Beverley.

How popular is the name Bev?

Since 1880, 998 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Bev (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #929 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #4047 in 1917. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

Is Bev a boy or girl name?

Bev is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 998 girls and 5 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.