Bev
About Bev
Bev is primarily a feminine name that originated as a short form of Beverly, which was initially an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'beaver stream.' This concise, single-syllable name carries a friendly, approachable quality that became particularly popular in the mid-20th century. Bev gained independent usage during the 1950s and 1960s when nickname forms were often given as formal names. While its popularity has declined since its peak, Bev retains a vintage charm and unpretentious warmth. It exemplifies the mid-century trend of short, efficient names and continues to be appreciated for its simplicity and nostalgic appeal.
As of October 2026, Bev ranked #5587 in US births in 1971 SSA, peaked at #929 in 1959.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Bev on lists
Famous Bevs
- Beverly Eaves "Bev" Perdue
American politician, former governor of North Carolina
- Bev Doolittle
American painter
- Beverley "Bev" Francis
Australian bodybuilder
- Beverley Joan "Bev" Oda
Canadian MP
- Bev Sellars
Canadian memoirist
- Beverley Anne "Bev" Brentnall
New Zealand cricketer
- Bev Desjarlais
Canadian MP
Bev in pop culture
- Bev Bighead
frog in animated series "Rocko's Modern Life"
- Bev Houghton
character on Australian soap "Number 96"
- Bev Unwin
character on British soap "Coronation Street"
- Beverley "Bev" Harris
character on TV's "Roseanne"
- Beverly "Bev" Van Ravensway
stepsister in TV movie "A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song"