Maverick
Boy nameMaverick has been given to 71,375 babies in the U.S. since 1957. It peaked in 2022 and currently ranks #49 for boys (2025).
Meaning & origin
The surname is most famously associated with Samuel Maverick, a rancher from Texas who did not brand his cattle. The surname is of uncertain origin, but known to date as far back as the 1500s in Devon, England. Its meaning is a matter of conjecture, with connections to the name Maurice being unprovable.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
71,375
Peak year
2022 (7,147 babies)
Rank in 2025
#49 for boys
First recorded
1957
10-year trend
▲ +159%
Gender split
1% girls / 99% boys
Famous people named Maverick
Maverick Viñales
Spanish motorcycle racer
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Maverick.
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