Bev
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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.
Bev is also given to boys.
Pronounced BEV.
As of October 2026, Bev ranked #4047 in US births in 1917 SSA.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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" PerdueGirl
American politician, former governor of North Carolina
- Bev DoolittleGirl
American painter
- Beverley "Bev" FrancisGirl
Australian bodybuilder
- Beverley Joan "Bev" OdaGirl
Canadian MP
- Bev SellarsGirl
Canadian memoirist
- Beverley Anne "Bev" BrentnallGirl
New Zealand cricketer
- Bev DesjarlaisGirl
Canadian MP
Bev in pop culture
- Bev BigheadGirl
frog in animated series "Rocko's Modern Life"
- Bev HoughtonGirl
character on Australian soap "Number 96"
- Bev UnwinGirl
character on British soap "Coronation Street"
- Beverley "Bev" HarrisGirl
character on TV's "Roseanne"
- Beverly "Bev" Van RavenswayGirl
stepsister in TV movie "A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song"