Mavis
girl name#560 in 2025Mavis entered the US charts in 1893, peaked at #270 in 1924, ranks #560 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1893–2025
#560
rank today
#270
peak (1924)
537
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1097 |
| 1900s | #759 |
| 1910s | #511 |
| 1920s | #278 |
| 1930s | #293 |
| 1940s | #462 |
| 1950s | #733 |
| 1960s | #1206 |
| 1970s | #2505 |
| 1980s | #4634 |
| 1990s | #7044 |
| 2000s | #8483 |
| 2010s | #2093 |
| 2020s | #666 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Mavis has been most popular in CA, TX, MI.
Living bearers
About 11,000 people named Mavis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mavis alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mavis in 2025?
- Mavis ranks #560 among US girl names in 2025, with 537 babies given the name.
- When was the name Mavis most popular?
- Mavis peaked in 1924, reaching #270 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Mavis with classmates?
- Mavis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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