Maeve
girl name#76 in 2025Maeve entered the US charts in 1940, peaked at #73 in 2023, ranks #76 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1940–2025
#76
rank today
#73
peak (2023)
3,153
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3869 |
| 1950s | #4478 |
| 1960s | #4635 |
| 1970s | #5712 |
| 1980s | #3129 |
| 1990s | #1453 |
| 2000s | #678 |
| 2010s | #442 |
| 2020s | #104 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Maeve has been most popular in NY, CA, MA.
Living bearers
About 29,500 people named Maeve are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Maeve is a kid of about 5 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Maeve in 2025?
- Maeve ranks #76 among US girl names in 2025, with 3,153 babies given the name.
- When was the name Maeve most popular?
- Maeve peaked in 2023, reaching #73 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Maeve with classmates?
- Maeve will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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