RisingGaining cultural share#49 boys’ name in 2025
Peak era
2022
Peak births
7,049
Current vitality
Strong
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1957Peak 20222025
Quick answers about Maverick
How many people are named Maverick?
An estimated 69,921 living Americans are named Maverick.
How rare is Maverick?
Maverick is still widely used among babies today, with 5,894 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 16.4% from its 2022 peak. It was the #49 boys’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Maverick?
The median age of a living American named Maverick is approximately 6 years, with most bearers falling between 3 and 9 years old.
Is Maverick still popular?
Yes — Maverick is currently rising in popularity, with 5,894 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 6.2× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Maverick most common?
Maverick has its strongest geographic signal in West Virginia, where it appeared 3.0× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2022
Decline from peak
16.4%
2025
5,894
All-time
70,604
Diaspora map
Maverick broke out in Indiana, Michigan, and Minnesota (2007) and became over-represented in 26 states over 16 years.
Broke out: Indiana, Michigan, and Minnesota, 2007 · over-represented in 26 states over 16 years
