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Everly

Girl name · 107 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Everly: 107 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 23 births in 2023.

A modern invention often linked to the Old English elements *eofor* (boar) and *leah* (clearing), Everly originally arose as an English surname before being swept into first‑name fashion in the late 20th century. Its most famous bearers belong to the Everly Brothers – Don and Phil – whose close harmonies defined 1950s rock and roll with hits like *Cathy’s Clown*. Though no major city or landmark takes its name from the surname, the variant spelling Everleigh shares its root with places such as Everley, a small village in North Yorkshire. Once rare, Everly has soared in popularity since the 2010s, partly thanks to the actress Everly Carganilla, and now sits alongside Emma and Olivia as a favourite across Scotland and beyond.