Maverick
The surname is most famously associated with Samuel Maverick, a rancher from Texas who did not brand his cattle.
Every Maverick since 1957 — 71,375 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maverick
Maverick is a top-50 name for boys in the United States, ranked #49 in 2025 with 5,894 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 71,375 American babies have been named Maverick. Its peak came in 2022, when 7,147 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Maverick stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maverick year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60 | #2,847 | 5,894 | #49 |
| 2024 | 85 | #2,228 | 6,635 | #36 |
| 2023 | 88 | #2,171 | 6,990 | #37 |
| 2022 | 98 | #2,001 | 7,049 | #40 |
| 2021 | 98 | #1,987 | 6,610 | #47 |
| 2020 | 65 | #2,618 | 6,139 | #50 |
| 2019 | 64 | #2,702 | 5,765 | #58 |
| 2018 | 61 | #2,802 | 5,041 | #73 |
| 2017 | 38 | #3,966 | 4,731 | #84 |
| 2016 | 27 | #5,087 | 2,961 | #139 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,776 | 2,277 | #184 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,357 | 1,879 | #206 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,424 | 1,304 | #270 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,518 | 857 | #357 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,306 | 640 | #426 |
| 2010 | — | — | 509 | #507 |
| 2009 | — | — | 484 | #547 |
| 2008 | — | — | 535 | #507 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,855 | 455 | #566 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,047 | 395 | #606 |
| 2005 | — | — | 331 | #653 |
| 2004 | — | — | 236 | #768 |
| 2003 | — | — | 249 | #732 |
| 2002 | — | — | 216 | #800 |
| 2001 | — | — | 229 | #754 |
| 2000 | — | — | 184 | #864 |
| 1995 | — | — | 148 | #910 |
| 1990 | — | — | 75 | #1,282 |
| 1985 | — | — | 16 | #3,037 |
| 1980 | — | — | 14 | #3,195 |
| 1975 | — | — | 9 | #3,832 |
| 1970 | — | — | 9 | #3,437 |
| 1965 | — | — | 11 | #2,570 |
| 1960 | — | — | 46 | #1,159 |
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Famous people named Maverick
- Maverick Viñales Racing driver · b. 1995
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maverick mean?
The surname is most famously associated with Samuel Maverick, a rancher from Texas who did not brand his cattle.
How popular is the name Maverick in 2025?
Maverick ranked #49 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5,894 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maverick?
71,375 babies have been named Maverick in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maverick most popular?
Maverick peaked in 2022, when 7,147 newborns received the name.
Is Maverick a boy or girl name?
Maverick is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maverick rising or falling?
Maverick is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Maverick?
Well-known people named Maverick include Maverick Viñales (racing driver).