Mavis Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Mavis is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Mavis?
Mavis is spelled M-A-V-I-S. The name has 5 letters.
Mavis at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Mavis means “song thrush,” a type of bird known for its melodious singing.
- Origin
- Mavis is derived from the Old French word “mauvis” meaning “song thrush.”
- Pronunciation
- MAY-vis · 2 syllables
Mavis Popularity in 2025
Rank#560
Recorded Births537
- Girls usage rose 6 places to #560 and recorded 4 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 Mavis Mean?
Mavis means “song thrush,” a type of bird known for its melodious singing.
Origin: Mavis is derived from the Old French word “mauvis” meaning “song thrush.”
How Do You Pronounce Mavis?
PronunciationMAY-vis
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Mavis?
- History
- The use of Mavis as a given name is recorded in 19th-century English literature, where it was used poetically.
Mavis 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 | 537 | #560 |
| 2024 | Girls | 533 | #566 |
| 2023 | Girls | 502 | #595 |
| 2022 | Girls | 429 | #681 |
| 2021 | Girls | 378 | #752 |
| 2020 | Girls | 325 | #840 |
| 2019 | Girls | 321 | #840 |
| 2018 | Girls | 304 | #890 |
| 2017 | Girls | 342 | #799 |
| 2016 | Girls | 361 | #788 |
| 2015 | Girls | 269 | #1,003 |
| 2014 | Girls | 232 | #1,100 |
| 2013 | Girls | 167 | #1,385 |
| 2012 | Girls | 43 | #3,644 |
| 2011 | Girls | 39 | #3,843 |
| 2010 | Girls | 19 | #6,641 |
| 2009 | Girls | 16 | #7,679 |
| 2008 | Girls | 11 | #10,084 |
| 2007 | Girls | 13 | #9,007 |
| 2006 | Girls | 12 | #9,286 |
| 2005 | Girls | 12 | #8,883 |
| 2004 | Girls | 15 | #7,391 |
| 2003 | Girls | 13 | #7,998 |
| 2002 | Girls | 12 | #8,280 |
When Was Mavis 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.
1927 · Girls
603 recorded births
National rank #270
1924 · Girls
581 recorded births
National rank #270
1925 · Girls
579 recorded births
National rank #277
1926 · Girls
556 recorded births
National rank #280
Where Mavis 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ND | #162 | 6 |
| MT | #208 | 5 |
| NM | #217 | 7 |
| OK | #225 | 17 |
| ID | #244 | 9 |
| MO | #265 | 23 |
| AR | #270 | 11 |
| WV | #273 | 6 |