Maven
How to say it: MAY-ven · /ˈmeɪvən/
From Yiddish meyvn meaning 'expert, connoisseur', from Hebrew 'mevin' - modern word-name.
Maven was the 1,249th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 165 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.7-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #983 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,249 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 165 |
| Share of births | 1 in 20,092 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.7 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #983 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
A recent arrival at its peak in the 2020s, Maven keeps gaining. The rise looks set to continue.
What goes with it
Smooth and airy with a creative spark, Maven feels modern and assured. Maverick shares its bold style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Maven is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
Famous people named Maven
- Maven Huffman (born 1976)American professional wrestler
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