Maevis
A feminine name derived from the Germanic roots meaning "maiden" and "good".
Name Census estimates that about 309 living Americans carry the first name Maevis. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Maevis today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maevis births was 2024 (61 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maevis. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Maevis with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
309
~ 1 in 1,109,237 Americans
Peak year
2024
61 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,784
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Maevis: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maevis from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 218 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maevis by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Maevis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Maevis' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, California, Indiana recorded the most babies named Maevis, while Wisconsin, Indiana, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Maevis
The name Maevis is a relatively uncommon given name that has its origins in the Old English language. It is believed to have been derived from the Old English word "maeve," which means "the maiden" or "the virgin." This suggests that the name was initially used to refer to unmarried women or young girls.
In the early medieval period, the name was primarily found in England and parts of Scotland, where Old English was spoken. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 11th century, when a noblewoman named Maevis of Shrewsbury was mentioned in the Domesday Book, a historical record commissioned by William the Conqueror.
Although the name has its roots in the Anglo-Saxon culture, it does not appear to have had any significant religious or literary references during that time period. However, in the 13th century, a notable figure named Maevis de Gant was recorded as being a benefactor of the Cistercian order of nuns in Yorkshire.
Throughout the centuries, the name Maevis has been relatively rare, but there are a few notable individuals who bore this name. One of the earliest recorded was Maevis de Dunstanville, a 12th-century English noblewoman who was known for her patronage of the arts and literature. Another notable figure was Maevis Cunningham (1544-1616), a Scottish courtier and author who was a member of the court of King James VI.
In the 19th century, Maevis Blaine (1832-1901) was a prominent American educator and suffragist who fought for women's rights and advocated for educational reform. Another notable figure was Maevis Tate (1865-1942), a British botanist and explorer who made significant contributions to the field of plant taxonomy.
Lastly, Maevis Vermillion (1901-1989) was an American artist and illustrator who was known for her vibrant and colorful paintings depicting scenes from everyday life. She was particularly renowned for her depictions of women and children.
While the name Maevis has never been particularly common, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields throughout the centuries.
People
Maevis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maevis as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Maevis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maevis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 309 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maevis going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,109,237 US residents.
Is Maevis a common name?
We classify Maevis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 311 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maevis most popular?
The single biggest year for Maevis was 2024, when 61 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maevis is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Maevis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maevis a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maevis in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Maevis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maevis in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Maevis can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Maevis?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Maevis on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.