Maeve Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Maeve is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Maeve?
Maeve is spelled M-A-E-V-E. The name has 5 letters.
Maeve at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Maeve is commonly interpreted to mean “intoxicating” or “she who intoxicates”, derived from the Old Irish name Medb.
- Origin
- Maeve is traditionally linked to Old Irish origins, with historical usage found in early Irish legends and texts.
- Pronunciation
- MAYV · 1 syllable
Maeve Popularity in 2025
Rank#76
Recorded Births3,153
- Girls usage fell 1 place to #76 and recorded 48 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Maeve Mean?
Maeve is commonly interpreted to mean “intoxicating” or “she who intoxicates”, derived from the Old Irish name Medb.
Origin: Maeve is traditionally linked to Old Irish origins, with historical usage found in early Irish legends and texts.
How Do You Pronounce Maeve?
PronunciationMAYV
Syllables1
What Is the History of the Name Maeve?
- History
- The name Maeve appears in medieval Irish literature, notably in stories involving the Queen Medb of Connacht, indicating its longstanding use in Irish cultural history.
Maeve Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 3,153 | #76 |
| 2024 | Girls | 3,105 | #75 |
| 2023 | Girls | 3,062 | #73 |
| 2022 | Girls | 2,676 | #103 |
| 2021 | Girls | 2,253 | #124 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,644 | #174 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,303 | #244 |
| 2018 | Girls | 973 | #334 |
| 2017 | Girls | 867 | #360 |
| 2016 | Girls | 820 | #406 |
| 2015 | Girls | 703 | #451 |
| 2014 | Girls | 648 | #486 |
| 2013 | Girls | 625 | #485 |
| 2012 | Girls | 571 | #530 |
| 2011 | Girls | 489 | #591 |
| 2010 | Girls | 546 | #536 |
| 2009 | Girls | 508 | #594 |
| 2008 | Girls | 486 | #636 |
| 2007 | Girls | 480 | #621 |
| 2006 | Girls | 447 | #643 |
| 2005 | Girls | 398 | #695 |
| 2004 | Girls | 378 | #710 |
| 2003 | Girls | 413 | #643 |
| 2002 | Girls | 350 | #710 |
When Was Maeve Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
3,153 recorded births
National rank #76
2024 · Girls
3,105 recorded births
National rank #75
2023 · Girls
3,062 recorded births
National rank #73
2022 · Girls
2,676 recorded births
National rank #103
Where Maeve Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NH | #4 | 56 |
| RI | #10 | 28 |
| VT | #11 | 15 |
| MA | #14 | 169 |
| ME | #16 | 31 |
| CT | #29 | 70 |
| PA | #35 | 192 |
| CO | #35 | 99 |