Maverick
How to say it: MAV-uh-rik · /ˈmævərɪk/
From the American English word for an independent nonconformist, derived from Texas rancher Samuel Maverick.
Maverick was the 54th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 5,894 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.5-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #41 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #54 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 5,894 |
| Share of births | 1 in 544 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.5 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #41 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Still climbing, Maverick sees its best showing in the 2020s. At its high now, further rise is ahead.
What goes with it
Maverick rolls with soft but strong sounds across three syllables. Ryder and Jaxon share its style.
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Nicknames
- Mav
- Mave
- Ricky
- Rick
Honouring a Maverick in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Maverick is about 1 in 23.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #385.
Famous people named Maverick
- Maverick Viñales (born 1995)Spanish motorcycle racer
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell, played by Tom Cruise, is the protagonist of the Top Gun films (1986, 2022)
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