Maverick
Meaningindependent, unbranded · English
- US rank
- #49
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #36 in 2024
5,894 babies were named Maverick in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1957–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Maverick you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 290 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Maverick, 5,894 babies in all. In a school of 500 kids, there'd probably be one other Maverick.
- HistoryMaverick first shows up in US birth records in 1957, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 68 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #36.
- Then vs nowMaverick is 37× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 10,672 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 290.
- Where it's lovedMaverick is most popular in South Dakota, where it ranks #10, followed by Indiana (#12) and West Virginia (#13). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn English, Maverick means “independent, unbranded”. Our records link it to American and English roots.
- OriginMaverick is the #2 most popular American boy name in the US. That's out of 2,145 American boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Maverick
Maverick is a boy name of American and English origin meaning “independent, unbranded”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ick”. US birth records list Maverick for boys from 1957 to 2025, in 68 of those 69 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #36 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #49, with 5,894 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.4 | 701,754 girls |
| 2010s | 15 | 64,893 girls |
| 2020s | 51 | 19,717 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 28 | 35,129 boys |
| 1960s | 8.0 | 125,156 boys |
| 1970s | 4.7 | 213,675 boys |
| 1980s | 13 | 78,802 boys |
| 1990s | 70 | 14,288 boys |
| 2000s | 165 | 6,056 boys |
| 2010s | 1,401 | 714 boys |
| 2020s | 3,793 | 264 boys |
Other spellings of Maverick
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
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- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
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Questions about the name Maverick
What does the name Maverick mean?
Maverick means “independent, unbranded” in English.
What is the origin of the name Maverick?
Maverick has American, English roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Kai, Jace.
Is Maverick a boy or girl name?
Maverick is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Maverick?
Maverick ranked #49 for US boys in 2025, given to 5,894 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#36).