Maverik
Maverik is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Independent person, nonconformist, or unbranded cattle.
Origin and history
Maverik is an alternative spelling of Maverick, an English surname derived from Samuel Maverick, a 19th-century Texas rancher who refused to brand his cattle. The term evolved into a common noun meaning an independent-minded person or nonconformist. In the United States, it has seen rising popularity in recent years as a modern, rugged given name.
Popularity in the United States
1,222 babies in the United States have been named Maverik since 1880. It ranks #3476 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1376.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.1 %)
- UT (19.1 %)
- TX (9.8 %)
- CO (8 %)
- FL (6.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 101 |
| 2010-2019 | 550 |
| 2020-2029 | 566 |
Fun facts
- The term originates from Samuel Maverick, whose unbranded calves came to be called mavericks by local ranchers.
- The spelling with a 'k' reflects a trend in contemporary U.S. naming towards modern phonetic spellings.