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Maverek

A Hebrew name meaning "brave" or "courageous warrior."

Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Maverek. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Maverek today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maverek births was 2021 (6 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Maverek. 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.

Key insights

  • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Maverek. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

6

~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans

Peak year

2021

6 babies that year

Average age

5

years old

2021 SSA rank

#11,647

Tracked since 2021

Popularity

Maverek: popularity over time

Babies born per year

02356

Decades

Maverek 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 Maverek during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2020s606

Origin

Meaning and history of Maverek

The name Maverek is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, spoken in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500-3000 BC. It is derived from the Sumerian words "mav," meaning "brave," and "erek," meaning "warrior" or "soldier." The combination of these two words suggests that Maverek was initially used to describe a valiant or courageous fighter or soldier.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maverek can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient Mesopotamian epic poem dating back to around 2100 BC. In this epic, Maverek is mentioned as the name of a renowned warrior who fought alongside the protagonist, Gilgamesh, in his adventures and battles.

During the reign of the Akkadian Empire (circa 2350-2150 BC), the name Maverek gained popularity among the ruling class and nobility. It was often bestowed upon sons born into noble families, as it was seen as a symbol of strength, valor, and military prowess.

In the 8th century BC, the name Maverek appeared in the royal inscriptions of the Neo-Assyrian Empire, where it was borne by a prominent military commander named Maverek-ilu, who led the Assyrian armies to numerous victories against their enemies.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Maverek. One of the most famous was Maverek the Brave (c. 1050-1120), a legendary Kurdish warrior and leader who played a pivotal role in defending his people against invading forces during the Crusades.

Another notable Maverek was a Persian scholar and poet born in 1256 in the city of Shiraz. Known as Maverek al-Shirazi, he was renowned for his contributions to the field of astronomy and his beautiful poetic works, which celebrated the beauty of nature and the human experience.

In the 15th century, Maverek al-Andalusi (1420-1492) was a prominent Islamic scholar and philosopher from the city of Granada in what was then the Emirate of Granada, located in present-day Spain. His writings on theology, ethics, and metaphysics had a significant impact on the intellectual and cultural landscape of the time.

Maverek Pasha (1820-1888) was an Ottoman military leader and statesman who played a crucial role in the modernization efforts of the Ottoman Empire during the 19th century. He is remembered for his reforms in the military and his efforts to strengthen the Empire's defense capabilities.

Lastly, Maverek al-Baghdadi (1875-1938) was an Iraqi poet and writer who gained fame for his elegant and lyrical poetry, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. His works were widely celebrated and influential in the Arabic literary world of the early 20th century.

People

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FAQ

Maverek: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Maverek?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maverek 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 57,125,723 US residents.

Is Maverek a common name?

We classify Maverek as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Maverek most popular?

The single biggest year for Maverek was 2021, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maverek 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 Maverek in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Maverek a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maverek in the SSA data are male. 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 Maverek still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Maverek 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 Maverek 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 common is the name Maverek?

For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Maverek on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.

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