Maevry
An English feminine name derived from the Irish name Máire, meaning "bitter" or "beloved".
Name Census estimates that about 168 living Americans carry the first name Maevry. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Maevry today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maevry births was 2024 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maevry. 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 Maevry with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
168
~ 1 in 2,040,204 Americans
Peak year
2024
35 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,149
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Maevry: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maevry 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 119 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
Maevry 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 Maevry during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Maevrys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Maevry
The given name Maevry has its origins in the ancient Celtic language, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Proto-Celtic root word "maev," which means "cause of great joy" or "beautiful." The name was primarily found in regions where Celtic cultures thrived, such as the British Isles, parts of modern-day France, and the Iberian Peninsula.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Maevry can be traced back to a manuscript from the 8th century CE, which mentions a Celtic princess by this name. The text describes her as a woman of great beauty and wisdom, revered by her people for her kindness and leadership.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Maevry appeared in various historical records and chronicles, often associated with figures of nobility or prominent families. One notable figure was Maevry of Gwynedd, a Welsh noblewoman born in 1145 CE, who played a significant role in the political affairs of her time.
During the Renaissance period, the name gained popularity among certain artistic and literary circles. Maevry Delacroix, a French poet born in 1523 CE, was renowned for her lyrical works that celebrated the beauty of nature and the human spirit.
In the 19th century, Maevry Hawthorne, an American author born in 1837 CE, gained recognition for her novels that explored themes of social justice and women's rights. Her works were influential in shaping the discourse of the time and inspiring future generations of writers.
Another notable figure was Maevry Curie, a Polish-born physicist and chemist, born in 1867 CE. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and is celebrated for her groundbreaking contributions to the study of radioactivity and the discovery of two new elements, radium and polonium.
While the name Maevry has seen ebbs and flows in popularity over the centuries, it continues to hold a rich historical significance rooted in its Celtic origins, representing values of beauty, joy, and strength.
People
Maevry + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maevry 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
Maevry: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maevry?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 168 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maevry 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 2,040,204 US residents.
Is Maevry a common name?
We classify Maevry as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 169 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maevry most popular?
The single biggest year for Maevry was 2024, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maevry 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 Maevry in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maevry a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maevry 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 Maevry still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maevry 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 Maevry 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 Maevry as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.