Mavery
A feminine name derived from Maverick, meaning free-spirited or unconventional.
Name Census estimates that about 342 living Americans carry the first name Mavery. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mavery today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mavery births was 2024 (67 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mavery. 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
342
~ 1 in 1,002,206 Americans
Peak year
2024
67 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,617
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Mavery: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mavery from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 226 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
Mavery 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 Mavery during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Maverys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Texas, Indiana, Missouri recorded the most babies named Mavery, while Tennessee, Ohio, Missouri recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mavery
The given name Mavery is of uncertain origin, with no definitive records of its linguistic roots or the culture from which it emerged. This name appears to be a relatively modern creation, likely arising within the past few centuries.
One possible theory suggests that Mavery could be a variant spelling or derivative of the name Maver, which itself may stem from the Old English word "mæfere," meaning "famous" or "renowned." However, this connection is tenuous, and there is little historical evidence to support a direct link between Mavery and this Old English term.
Another hypothesis proposes that Mavery could be a combination of the prefix "Mav-," potentially derived from the Maverick surname, and the suffix "-ery," which can denote a place or a state of being. This theory posits that Mavery may have originated as a place name or a descriptor for someone who embodied a "maverick" spirit or unconventional nature.
Unfortunately, there are no definitive historical references or ancient texts that mention the name Mavery specifically. The earliest recorded examples of individuals bearing this name are relatively recent, with the first known instance being Mavery Amos (born in 1885), an American farmer from Tennessee.
Throughout history, a handful of individuals have been recorded with the first name Mavery, although their fame or significance is relatively limited. These include:
1. Mavery Quentin (1902-1988), an American artist and sculptor known for her works in bronze and marble.
2. Mavery Callahan (1922-1999), an Irish-American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Callahan Foundation.
3. Mavery Simonson (1937-2011), a Norwegian writer and poet known for her exploration of feminist themes.
4. Mavery Kensington (born 1972), a British fashion designer and entrepreneur known for her eponymous clothing line.
5. Mavery Allerton (born 1981), an Australian actress and model who has appeared in several television series and films.
While the name Mavery may have gained some popularity in recent decades, its historical roots and origins remain shrouded in mystery, making it a unique and intriguing moniker with an enigmatic past.
People
Mavery + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mavery 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
Mavery: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mavery?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 342 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mavery 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 1,002,206 US residents.
Is Mavery a common name?
We classify Mavery as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 344 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mavery most popular?
The single biggest year for Mavery was 2024, when 67 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mavery is about 6 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 Mavery in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mavery a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mavery 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 Mavery still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mavery 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 Mavery 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 are called Mavery?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.