Maverick Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Maverick is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Maverick?
Maverick is spelled M-A-V-E-R-I-C-K. The name has 8 letters.
Maverick at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- The term “Maverick” originally referred to an unbranded range animal named after Samuel Maverick, a 19th-century Texas rancher.
- Origin
- The name “Maverick” is commonly associated with the surname of Samuel Maverick, who was known for not branding his cattle in Texas during the 1800s.
- Pronunciation
- MAV-er-ik · 3 syllables
Maverick Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,822
Recorded Births60
Rank#49
Recorded Births5,894
- Girls usage fell 604 places to #2,822 and recorded 25 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 13 places to #49 and recorded 741 fewer 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 Maverick Mean?
The term “Maverick” originally referred to an unbranded range animal named after Samuel Maverick, a 19th-century Texas rancher.
Origin: The name “Maverick” is commonly associated with the surname of Samuel Maverick, who was known for not branding his cattle in Texas during the 1800s.
How Do You Pronounce Maverick?
PronunciationMAV-er-ik
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Maverick?
- History
- The term “Maverick” was historically used to describe unbranded cattle and later became associated with independent or nonconformist behavior.
Maverick Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 60 | #2,822 |
| 2025 | Boys | 5,894 | #49 |
| 2024 | Girls | 85 | #2,218 |
| 2024 | Boys | 6,635 | #36 |
| 2023 | Girls | 88 | #2,156 |
| 2023 | Boys | 6,990 | #37 |
| 2022 | Girls | 98 | #1,992 |
| 2022 | Boys | 7,049 | #40 |
| 2021 | Girls | 98 | #1,980 |
| 2021 | Boys | 6,610 | #47 |
| 2020 | Girls | 65 | #2,597 |
| 2020 | Boys | 6,139 | #50 |
| 2019 | Girls | 64 | #2,681 |
| 2019 | Boys | 5,765 | #58 |
| 2018 | Girls | 61 | #2,782 |
| 2018 | Boys | 5,041 | #73 |
| 2017 | Girls | 38 | #3,919 |
| 2017 | Boys | 4,731 | #84 |
| 2016 | Girls | 27 | #4,990 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,961 | #139 |
| 2015 | Girls | 23 | #5,653 |
| 2015 | Boys | 2,277 | #184 |
| 2014 | Girls | 20 | #6,207 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,879 | #206 |
When Was Maverick 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.
2022 · Boys
7,049 recorded births
National rank #40
2023 · Boys
6,990 recorded births
National rank #37
2024 · Boys
6,635 recorded births
National rank #36
2021 · Boys
6,610 recorded births
National rank #47
Where Maverick 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 Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| SD | #10 | 38 |
| IN | #12 | 192 |
| WV | #13 | 55 |
| MT | #14 | 35 |
| AK | #15 | 24 |
| MO | #16 | 174 |
| KY | #18 | 141 |
| UT | #19 | 125 |