Maverick
Peaked at #36 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1957, Maverick has been recorded 1% of the time for girls and 99% of the time for boys.
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Maverick — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#1987
in 2021
Current rank
#2223
in 2024
Years tracked
16
2006–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 2006, Maverick reached its peak popularity for girls in 2021, ranking #1987 nationally with 98 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #6357 (2014) to #2223 (2024) — a 65% improvement.
As of 2024, Maverick ranks #2223 nationally for girls, with 85 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,223 | 85 |
| 2023 | #2,170 | 88 |
| 2022 | #2,001 | 98 |
| 2021 | #1,987 | 98 |
| 2020 | #2,615 | 65 |
| 2019 | #2,702 | 64 |
| 2018 | #2,801 | 61 |
| 2017 | #3,966 | 38 |
Maverick — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#36
in 2024
Current rank
#36
in 2024
Years tracked
67
1957–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1957, Maverick reached its peak popularity for boys in 2024, ranking #36 nationally with 6,615 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #206 (2014) to #36 (2024) — a 83% improvement.
As of 2024, Maverick ranks #36 nationally for boys, with 6,615 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #36 | 6,615 |
| 2023 | #37 | 6,979 |
| 2022 | #40 | 7,047 |
| 2021 | #47 | 6,605 |
| 2020 | #50 | 6,137 |
| 2019 | #58 | 5,763 |
| 2018 | #73 | 5,040 |
| 2017 | #84 | 4,731 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Maverick most popular?
Maverick was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #36 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Maverick becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Maverick?
At least 65,376 babies have been recorded with the name Maverick in the US since 1957, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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