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Maverick

♀ Girl

Pronounced MAV-uh-rihk /ˈmæv.ə.ɹɪk/Medium

Meaning: IndependentMedium

In 30 seconds: Maverick is an English name meaning 'independent,' used here for a girl. It carries a spirited, free-thinking sense straight in its definition.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningIndependent
U.S. rank (2025)#2847 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births60 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 771

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220062025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

The name means 'independent,' a quality it wears openly. As a given name it brings a bold, unconventional feel, fitting for the spirit the word implies. Used for a girl, it keeps that strong, self-determined edge.

Short and punchy, it has a confident sound with a hard close. Spanish MotoGP racer Maverick Viñales shows the name in use, though on the track rather than tied to gender.

Did you know? Maverick likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Maverick — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Maverick Viñales (1995-present)
    Spanish Grand Prix motorcycle road racer competing in MotoGP.

If you like Maverick…

Indie— Echoes the 'independent' meaning at the heart of Maverick.
Wren— Shares the short, single-syllable, free-spirited feel often paired with Maverick.
Marian— another English name
Madisyn— a fellow English choice
Marissa— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maverick mean?

Maverick is usually explained as meaning 'independent' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Maverick?

It's commonly said MAV-uh-rihk /ˈmæv.ə.ɹɪk/.

Is Maverick a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Maverick is used as a girl name.

How popular is Maverick?

In 2024, Maverick ranked #2223 in the U.S. for girls, with 85 births recorded.

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