Meadow of quivering aspens
Derived from an Old English surname, it refers to a meadow or clearing where aspen trees grow. The name evokes a sense of movement and nature, specifically the way aspen leaves tremble or 'waver' in the wind. It gained literary recognition through Sir Walter Scott's 1814 novel.
Less common today
Waverly isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #736 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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