How popular is the name Mavis in 2025?

Mavis is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Mavis most popular?

Mavis peaked in 1920, reaching #2336 among US boy names.

Mavis will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Mavis entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #2336 in 1920, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2336

peak (1920)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Mavis are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Mavis alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Mavis in 2025?: Mavis is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Mavis most popular?: Mavis peaked in 1920, reaching #2336 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Mavis with classmates?: Mavis will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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