Maevyn
A feminine name of Celtic origin meaning "the morning star".
Name Census estimates that about 368 living Americans carry the first name Maevyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Maevyn today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maevyn births was 2023 (63 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maevyn. 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.
People living today
368
~ 1 in 931,398 Americans
Peak year
2023
63 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,727
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Maevyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maevyn 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 261 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
Maevyn 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 Maevyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Maevyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Ohio, Indiana, Texas recorded the most babies named Maevyn, while Illinois, Texas, Indiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 6 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Maevyn
The name Maevyn is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from the Gaelic name Máedhbh or Meadhbh, which means "she who intoxicates" or "the cause of great joy." It is thought to be a variation of the more commonly known name Maeve, which has its roots in ancient Irish mythology.
The earliest recorded use of the name Maevyn can be traced back to the late 20th century, with no significant historical or literary references prior to that. It is believed to have been created as a unique and attractive alternative to the traditional spelling of Maeve.
While the name Maevyn itself may not have a long and storied history, its connection to the legendary Queen Maeve of Connacht from Irish folklore lends it a sense of strength and power. Queen Maeve, who ruled in the 1st century BC, was a formidable warrior queen known for her bravery, intelligence, and independence.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Maevyn is Maevyn Munson, an American actress and model born in 1981. She has appeared in various television shows and films throughout her career.
Another notable Maevyn is Maevyn Giles, a British artist and sculptor who gained recognition for her large-scale public art installations in the early 2000s.
In the literary world, Maevyn Blackwood is a fictional character from the popular fantasy novel series "A Song of Ice and Fire" by George R.R. Martin, published in the late 1990s.
While not as prevalent as some other names, Maevyn has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly among parents seeking a unique and meaningful name with Celtic roots.
People
Maevyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maevyn 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
Maevyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maevyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 368 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maevyn 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 931,398 US residents.
Is Maevyn a common name?
We classify Maevyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 370 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maevyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Maevyn was 2023, when 63 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maevyn 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 Maevyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maevyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maevyn 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 Maevyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maevyn 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 Maevyn 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 Americans are named Maevyn?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.