Maverick
Maverick is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Independent person; originally referring to an unbranded calf.
Origin and history
Maverick originated as an English surname derived from Samuel Maverick, an 19th-century Texas lawyer and land baron known for not branding his cattle. The name became a vocabulary word meaning an independent-minded person or unbranded calf. In the United States, it has surged in popularity during the early 21st century as a modern, bold given name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
70,604 babies in the United States have been named Maverick since 1880. It ranks #401 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #45.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.3 %)
- TX (8.5 %)
- FL (6 %)
- OH (4.4 %)
- PA (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 182 |
| 1960-1970 | 160 |
| 1970-1980 | 77 |
| 1980-1990 | 239 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,351 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,314 |
| 2010-2019 | 25,964 |
| 2020-2029 | 39,317 |
Famous people named Maverick
- Maverick Viñales: Motorcycle racer
- Maverick Carter: Business executive, Producer
Nicknames
Mav, Mavy
Fun facts
- The term comes from Samuel Maverick, whose refusal to brand his cattle led locals to call any unbranded animal a maverick.
- The name's usage as a given name was significantly boosted by pop culture, including the 1980s film Top Gun and its 2022 sequel.
- Maverick entered the top 50 U.S. male names in the 2020s after decades of rare usage.