Everly
EV-er-lee · 3 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Old English ◈ 3 syllables
"Boar meadow, wild clearing"

From Old English

Everly is a name that sounds like it was born yesterday but actually comes from Old English meaning wild boar meadow. It was an obscure English surname until Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan named their daughter Everly in 2013, and then it rocketed into the top 50. The Everly Brothers — Phil and Don — gave the surname its musical pedigree decades earlier. It's a perfect example of how one celebrity choice can launch a name.

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Everly at a glance
MeaningBoar meadow, wild clearing
OriginOld English
GenderFemale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#72
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Why parents love Everly
  • It sounds like a combination of Ever and Lily — poetic and fresh.
  • The Everly Brothers give it classic rock-and-roll heritage.
  • Three syllables with a gentle, lilting rhythm: EV-er-lee.
  • Evie is a built-in adorable nickname.
  • It's modern enough to feel inventive but old enough to be real.
The vibe of Everly
freshmusicalmeadowmodernliltingcelebritygentlebright
Origin & history of Everly
Old English eofor (wild boar) + lēah (meadow) surname Everly given name
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Old English roots
Everly originated as an English place name and surname from the Old English eofor (wild boar) and lēah (meadow or clearing). The Everly Brothers — Don and Phil — were among the most influential rock-and-roll acts of the 1950s and 60s, known for harmonies that influenced the Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel. As a girl's given name, Everly was essentially unused until Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan named their daughter Everly in 2013. The name entered the US top 100 within two years and has climbed rapidly, part of a broader trend of -ly ending names for girls.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Ancient as an English place name and surname; given-name usage began around 2012-2013.
3
Today
Everly remains a beloved choice, ranking #72 in the US. 40,697 babies have been named Everly since 1944.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of Family Names, SSA data
How popular is Everly?
2019 peak year
Everly has settled into a steady rhythm — neither rising sharply nor fading, holding a consistent place in U.S. birth records. It currently ranks inside the top hundred (#72), with about 3,702 babies named Everly each year. In 2019, 4,780 babies were named Everly (ranked #42 nationally). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 40,697.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
4,780 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #42)
3,702 Avg. per year
(last decade)
37,020 Total registrations
last 10 years
40,697 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #72) Very popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Everly
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.

Everly's Life Path 3 is the communicator's number — fitting for a name with rock-and-roll vocal heritage. People named Everly tend to be expressive, charming, and naturally musical in the way they move through the world. Their rhythm is infectious.

Naturally charming
Expressive and musical
Infectious energy
Moves with rhythm
Communicates effortlessly
E5
V4
E5
R9
L3
Y7
Sum: 33 → Life path 6
Personality of Everly
❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
🏡
Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
⚖️
Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
🌸
Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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