Maeve
Peaked at #73 nationally in 2023, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
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Maeve — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#73
in 2023
Current rank
#75
in 2024
Years tracked
80
1940–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1940, Maeve reached its peak popularity for girls in 2023, ranking #73 nationally with 3,057 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #487 (2014) to #75 (2024) — a 85% improvement.
As of 2024, Maeve ranks #75 nationally for girls, with 3,098 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #75 | 3,098 |
| 2023 | #73 | 3,057 |
| 2022 | #103 | 2,676 |
| 2021 | #124 | 2,253 |
| 2020 | #173 | 1,644 |
| 2019 | #244 | 1,303 |
| 2018 | #334 | 973 |
| 2017 | #360 | 867 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Maeve most popular?
Maeve was most popular in 2023, when it ranked #73 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Maeve becoming more or less popular?
Currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Maeve?
At least 26,442 babies have been recorded with the name Maeve in the US since 1940, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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