Mav
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #6,199 in 2024
10 babies were named Mav in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,875 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2019–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Mav you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Mav, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Mav would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMav first shows up in US birth records in 2019, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #6,199.
- New on the sceneMav wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2019.
- TrendMav has climbed 1,875 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Mav
Mav is a boy name of English origin. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with M and ending in “-mav”. US birth records list Mav for boys from 2019 to 2025, in 7 of those 7 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #6,199 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.8 | 357,143 boys |
| 2020s | 6.0 | 166,667 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Mav
What is the origin of the name Mav?
Mav has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Mav a boy or girl name?
Mav is a boy name.
How popular is the name Mav?
Mav ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#6,199).