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Maverick

English boy's name meaning independent one; unbranded

Gender
Boy
Origin
English
Meaning
independent one; unbranded
Syllables
3
Letters
8
US rank (2023)
#37
Born in 2023
6,979

Meaning & origin

Maverick comes from the English word for an independent, unconventional person, which arose from Texas rancher Samuel Maverick, who left his cattle unbranded.

Popularity

In the latest US data, Maverick ranked #37 for boys. It has risen about 233 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.

In 2023, 6,979 US boys were given the name Maverick.

US popularity rank over time

Peaked at #36 in 2024

1993
unranked
1998
#804
2003
#732
2008
#509
2013
#270
2018
#73
2023
#37
2024
#36

“Unranked” means Maverick was outside the US top 1,000 that year.

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Maverick: frequently asked questions

What does the name Maverick mean?

Maverick is a English name meaning "independent one; unbranded". Maverick comes from the English word for an independent, unconventional person, which arose from Texas rancher Samuel Maverick, who left his cattle unbranded.

Where does the name Maverick come from?

Maverick is of English origin. Maverick comes from the English word for an independent, unconventional person, which arose from Texas rancher Samuel Maverick, who left his cattle unbranded.

Is Maverick a boy or a girl name?

Maverick is most commonly a boy's name.

How many babies are named Maverick?

In 2023, 6,979 US boys were given the name Maverick.

Is Maverick a popular name, and is it rising or falling?

In the latest US data, Maverick ranked #37 for boys. It has risen about 233 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.

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