Maynard
Every Maynard since 1880 — 14,940 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maynard
Maynard is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,325 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 14,940 American babies have been named Maynard. Its peak came in 1922, when 398 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Maynard stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maynard 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 | — | — | 7 | #10,325 |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,751 |
| 2023 | — | — | 10 | #8,062 |
| 2022 | — | — | 25 | #4,252 |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #10,412 |
| 2020 | — | — | 17 | #5,391 |
| 2019 | — | — | 11 | #7,462 |
| 2018 | — | — | 19 | #5,041 |
| 2017 | — | — | 21 | #4,685 |
| 2016 | — | — | 6 | #11,655 |
| 2015 | — | — | 16 | #5,652 |
| 2014 | — | — | 19 | #4,997 |
| 2013 | — | — | 14 | #6,133 |
| 2012 | — | — | 17 | #5,416 |
| 2011 | — | — | 17 | #5,355 |
| 2010 | — | — | 18 | #5,172 |
| 2009 | — | — | 20 | #4,866 |
| 2008 | — | — | 20 | #4,839 |
| 2007 | — | — | 25 | #4,081 |
| 2006 | — | — | 20 | #4,627 |
| 2005 | — | — | 19 | #4,582 |
| 2004 | — | — | 18 | #4,718 |
| 2003 | — | — | 24 | #3,692 |
| 2002 | — | — | 21 | #3,995 |
| 2001 | — | — | 15 | #5,057 |
| 2000 | — | — | 10 | #6,664 |
| 1995 | — | — | 17 | #3,795 |
| 1990 | — | — | 27 | #2,534 |
| 1985 | — | — | 21 | #2,478 |
| 1980 | — | — | 30 | #1,894 |
| 1975 | — | — | 32 | #1,615 |
| 1970 | — | — | 46 | #1,233 |
| 1965 | — | — | 67 | #908 |
| 1960 | — | — | 80 | #849 |
| 1955 | — | — | 131 | #647 |
| 1950 | — | — | 154 | #546 |
| 1945 | — | — | 188 | #436 |
| 1940 | — | — | 257 | #356 |
| 1935 | — | — | 312 | #306 |
| 1930 | 5 | #5,017 | 356 | #302 |
| 1925 | — | — | 375 | #295 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,764 | 374 | #290 |
| 1915 | — | — | 294 | #294 |
| 1910 | — | — | 50 | #362 |
| 1905 | — | — | 31 | #376 |
| 1900 | — | — | 26 | #453 |
| 1895 | — | — | 19 | #468 |
| 1890 | — | — | 11 | #623 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | 12 | #550 |
Famous people named Maynard
- Maynard Ferguson Musician · 1928–2006
- Maynard James Keenan Musician · b. 1964
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maynard in 2025?
Maynard ranked #10,325 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maynard?
14,940 babies have been named Maynard in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maynard most popular?
Maynard peaked in 1922, when 398 newborns received the name.
Is Maynard a boy or girl name?
Maynard is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maynard rising or falling?
Maynard is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Maynard?
Well-known people named Maynard include Maynard Ferguson (musician), Maynard James Keenan (musician).