Maveryk
A rebellious freethinker who does not conform to conventions.
Name Census estimates that about 224 living Americans carry the first name Maveryk. It is a predominantly male name (97.8% of registrations). The average person named Maveryk today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maveryk births was 2020 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maveryk. 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
224
~ 1 in 1,530,153 Americans
Peak year
2020
32 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,529
Tracked since 2012
Gender
Gender distribution for Maveryk
Maveryk leans heavily male at 97.8% of total registrations, but 5 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Maveryk as a male name
- Ranked #9,529 in 2024
- 8 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2020 (32 births)
Maveryk as a female name
- Ranked #16,836 in 2021
- 5 female births in 2021
- Peak: 2021 (5 births)
Popularity
Maveryk: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maveryk from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 116 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
Maveryk 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 Maveryk during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Maveryks live
Origin
Meaning and history of Maveryk
The given name Maveryk is a relatively modern invention, believed to have originated in the English language in the late 20th century. It is likely derived from the word "maverick," which refers to a person who is independent, unconventional, and willing to take risks or go against established norms.
The word "maverick" itself has an interesting history, tracing its roots back to the 19th century American rancher and pioneer Samuel A. Maverick. Maverick famously refused to brand his cattle, and his name eventually became synonymous with anything unbranded or independent.
While the name Maveryk does not have a long historical tradition, it has gained popularity in recent decades as parents seek unique and distinctive names for their children. The name may be seen as a way to bestow a sense of individuality and nonconformity upon a child from birth.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maveryk being used as a first name is that of Maveryk Cruz, an American actor and model born in 1992. Another notable bearer of the name is Maveryk Lackey, an American professional wrestler born in 1987.
Maveryk Silva, a Brazilian mixed martial artist born in 1983, is another individual who has made a name for himself in the world of combat sports. In the world of music, Maveryk Vinluan is a Filipino singer and songwriter born in 1987.
Finally, Maveryk Bufkins, an American basketball player born in 1996, is a prominent example of the name being used in the world of sports.
While the name Maveryk may lack the historical depth and cultural significance of many traditional names, its modern origins and connotations of independence and nonconformity have made it an increasingly popular choice for parents seeking a unique and distinctive name for their child.
People
Maveryk + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maveryk 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
Maveryk: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maveryk?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 224 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maveryk 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 1,530,153 US residents.
Is Maveryk a common name?
We classify Maveryk as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 226 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maveryk most popular?
The single biggest year for Maveryk was 2020, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maveryk is about 7 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 Maveryk in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maveryk a male name?
Yes, 97.8% of people registered as Maveryk 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 Maveryk still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maveryk 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 Maveryk 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 Maveryk as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Maveryk, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.