girl's name
Bev
BEV (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 1
- Letters 3
- Births on record 1,003
Bev is a girl's name with 1 syllable. In 1971 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1959, when 127 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1917.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Bev Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 123 |
| 1950s | 379 |
| 1960s | 480 |
| 1970s | 16 |
How Popular Is Bev?
In 1971, Bev was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Bev
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Bev Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Bev over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Bev
- English BEV
Sibling Names for Bev
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Bev — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Bev
How popular is the name Bev?
In 1971, Bev was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Bev a girl's or a boy's name?
Bev is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Bev?
Bev has 1 syllable.
When was Bev most popular?
Bev peaked in 1959, when 127 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.