Maverick
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Independent; Unorthodox
Background: The name Maverick originates from an American English term referring to an unbranded calf, derived from the Latin word 'mavericum,' meaning 'to stray.' This term has evolved to signify someone who is independent or unorthodox in their thinking or behavior.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#420
Total births
65,376
Most popular decade
2020s
(101,451 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+170 ranks)
Years in Top 100
8
First recorded year
1957
Gender usage
98.9% male
1.1% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1957
- First year births
- 33
- First year rank
- #1,364
- Peak year
- 2022
- Peak year births
- 7,047
- Peak rank
- #40
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 6,615
- Recent rank
- #36
Female
- First year
- 2006
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #17,168
- Peak year
- 2021
- Peak year births
- 98
- Peak rank
- #1,979
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 85
- Recent rank
- #2,212
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).