Maverik
An unconventional or independent free spirit who refuses to conform.
Name Census estimates that about 1,144 living Americans carry the first name Maverik. It is a predominantly male name (99.1% of registrations). The average person named Maverik today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maverik births was 2021 (113 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maverik. 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
- • Maverik is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 9 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 299,610 Americans
Peak year
2021
113 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,942
Tracked since 1994
Gender
Gender distribution for Maverik
Out of the 1,153 babies given the name Maverik since 1880, 99.1% were registered as male. The name sits firmly on the male side of the spectrum, with only a handful of female registrations across the entire dataset.
Maverik as a male name
- Ranked #1,942 in 2024
- 81 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2021 (113 births)
Maverik as a female name
- Ranked #16,753 in 2023
- 5 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2022 (5 births)
Popularity
Maverik: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maverik from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 550 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
Maverik 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 Maverik during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Maveriks live
The SSA's state-level files cover 16 states and territories. California, Utah, Texas recorded the most babies named Maverik, while Washington, New Mexico, Indiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 23 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Maverik
The given name Maverik is a relatively modern name that first emerged in the late 20th century. It is an English word derived from the term "maverick," which originally referred to an unbranded calf or stray animal. The word "maverick" gained popularity in the 1800s and is believed to have originated from the surname of Samuel A. Maverick, a Texas rancher who did not brand his cattle.
While the name Maverik does not have a long historical lineage, its roots can be traced back to the independent spirit and nonconformist attitude associated with the word "maverick." This name is often given to children with the intention of instilling a sense of individuality and a willingness to chart their own path.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Maverik can be found in the 1986 film "Top Gun," where Tom Cruise's character, Maverick, a skilled but rebellious naval aviator, helped popularize the name. This movie likely contributed to the rise in the name's popularity in the late 20th century.
Notable individuals named Maverik include Maverik Lacedric Harvey, an American professional basketball player born in 1994, and Maverik Men's Lacrosse, a prominent lacrosse team at Utah Valley University. Additionally, Maverik is the name of a regional convenience store chain in the western United States, highlighting the name's association with independence and nonconformity.
While not a historical figure, it is worth mentioning Maverik Bufkins, a fictional character from the animated series "South Park," who embodies the spirit of a maverick through his eccentric behavior and disregard for societal norms.
Another individual who bears the name Maverik is Maverik Thao, a professional disc golfer from California, born in 1994. His name reflects the unconventional nature of his chosen sport and his pursuit of excellence in a lesser-known athletic field.
People
Maverik + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maverik 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
Maverik: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maverik?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,144 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maverik 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 299,610 US residents.
Is Maverik a common name?
We classify Maverik as "Rare". It ranks above 90.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,153 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maverik most popular?
The single biggest year for Maverik was 2021, when 113 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maverik is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Maverik a male name?
Yes, 99.1% of people registered as Maverik 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.
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.