The nameMaverick
Maverick is an English word for an independent, unconventional person, used as a boy's name in the United States.
- Boy's name
- American
Meaning
A maverick is an independent thinker. The word comes from Samuel Maverick, a 19th century Texas rancher who did not brand his cattle.
Origin
American, from a surname turned into a common noun.
History
The television western Maverick (1957) and the pilot Maverick in Top Gun (1986) and Top Gun: Maverick (2022) made the name popular. It has been in the American top 100 since 2017 and reached 36th place in 2024.
Popularity of the name Maverick
Maverick in the United States
Maverick was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 33,817 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Maverick. Its rise began around 2012, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Maverick in the United States were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 6,763 births a year on average, against 4,197 in the five years before.
Maverick in the United Kingdom
Maverick was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 661 births over the decade, 59% of all recorded babies named Maverick. Its rise began around 2005, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Maverick in the United Kingdom were born before 2021, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 116 births a year on average, against 67 in the five years before.
Maverick in France
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Maverick
Names from the same generation as Maverick, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maverick mean?
A maverick is an independent thinker. The word comes from Samuel Maverick, a 19th century Texas rancher who did not brand his cattle.
What is the origin of the name Maverick?
American, from a surname turned into a common noun.
Is Maverick a girl's or a boy's name?
Maverick is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Maverick?
In 2024, Maverick was the 36th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 6,615 births.
What are the variants of the name Maverick?
Variants and related names of Maverick include Samuel.
What are good sibling names for Maverick?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Luna, Nova, Isla and Freya for a sister, Waylon, Theodore, Brooks and Ezra for a brother.