Maverick
boy name#49 in 2025Maverick entered the US charts in 1957, peaked at #36 in 2024, ranks #49 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1957–2025
#49
rank today
#36
peak (2024)
5,894
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #1049 |
| 1960s | #2443 |
| 1970s | #3861 |
| 1980s | #2885 |
| 1990s | #999 |
| 2000s | #679 |
| 2010s | #230 |
| 2020s | #43 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Maverick has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 70,000 people named Maverick are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Maverick 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 Maverick in 2025?
- Maverick ranks #49 among US boy names in 2025, with 5,894 babies given the name.
- When was the name Maverick most popular?
- Maverick peaked in 2024, reaching #36 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Maverick with classmates?
- Maverick will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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