Mavis
How to say it: MAY-vis · /ˈmeɪvɪs/
From Old French 'mauvis' meaning song thrush (a bird). Used as a given name since the late 19th century.
Mavis was the 543rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 537 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1920s, its births are up about 98% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #378 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #543 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 537 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,173 |
| Peak decade | 1920s |
| Change over 10 years | +98% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #378 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Mavis shone brightest in the 1920s before fading almost out of sight through the 1990s. Now near its old high again, continued climbing is anticipated.
What goes with it
Breathy and songlike, Mavis feels natural and sweet. Hazel shares its charm.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Mavis is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Mavis
- Mavis Staples (born 1939)American singer
- Mavis Nkansah Boadu (born 1989)Ghanaian politician
- Mavis Gallant (1922–2014)Canadian writer
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