Maverick

Rank 40th Boy Name 🔥 Popular

In 2022, the name Maverick was 40th most popular baby name for boys and 55th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 7,089 babies were named Maverick in the United States. The gender distribution for "Maverick" is 98.6% male and 1.4% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 474 babies in the United States were named Maverick. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 6.1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Maverick is around 6 to 8 years old.

The name "Maverick" is relatively common.

The most common nickname for Maverick is Mav.

Maverick Meaning & Origin

"Maverick" is a name of American origin that conveys a sense of individuality and nonconformity, often associated with a free-spirit and someone who is unafraid to forge their own path.

The name Maverick is described as adventurous, bold and free-spirited.

Pronunciation

Maverick is pronounced mah-vuh-rik in English. The name Maverick has 8 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Maverick

  • The name Maverick is often associated with independence and non-conformity due to its usage in American English, which originated from Samuel Maverick, a Texan lawyer and politician who was known for not branding his cattle. His unbranded cattle were thus labelled 'mavericks'.

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Geography

Where is the name Maverick most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

Gender Distribution

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Similar Sounding Names

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