Mavie
A French feminine name derived from the French "ma vie" meaning "my life".
Name Census estimates that about 300 living Americans carry the first name Mavie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mavie today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mavie births was 2024 (234 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mavie. 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
300
~ 1 in 1,142,514 Americans
Peak year
2024
234 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,062
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Mavie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mavie from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 288 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
Mavie 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 Mavie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mavies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. California, Texas, Massachusetts recorded the most babies named Mavie, while Washington, Maryland, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 13 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mavie
The name Mavie is a unique and relatively uncommon name, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to be derived from the French language, potentially stemming from the Old French word "mavis," which referred to a type of small songbird, specifically the song thrush.
One theory suggests that the name Mavie may have its roots in the Middle Ages, when it was common practice to bestow names inspired by nature and the natural world. The association with the mavis bird could have led to the name being adopted as a feminine given name, symbolizing the beauty and melodic qualities of the songbird.
Historical records are scarce when it comes to the earliest recorded instances of the name Mavie. However, some scholars believe that it may have been used in certain regions of France as early as the 15th century, although concrete evidence is limited.
The first notable figure to bear the name Mavie was Mavie de Beaulieu (1550-1628), a French noblewoman and patron of the arts during the Renaissance period. She was known for her support of writers and artists, and her salon in Paris was a gathering place for intellectuals and cultural luminaries of the time.
Another prominent individual with the name Mavie was Mavie Fontaine (1737-1804), a French poet and playwright. She gained recognition for her works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Her plays were performed in theaters across France during the 18th century.
In the realm of literature, the name Mavie appears in the novel "Les Misérables" by Victor Hugo (1802-1885). In the book, a character named Mavie is mentioned briefly as the wife of a minor character, though her role is relatively insignificant.
Moving into the 20th century, Mavie Laure (1920-2005) was a French artist and sculptor known for her abstract and modernist works. Her sculptures were exhibited in galleries throughout Europe and earned her critical acclaim within the art world.
Lastly, Mavie Léger (1945-2018) was a Canadian author and journalist who wrote extensively on topics related to culture, art, and social issues. Her works shed light on the experiences of marginalized communities and served as a voice for underrepresented groups.
While the name Mavie may not be as widely recognized as more common names, it carries a unique charm and a rich, albeit somewhat obscure, history that spans centuries and crosses cultural boundaries.
People
Mavie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mavie 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
Mavie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mavie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 300 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mavie 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 1,142,514 US residents.
Is Mavie a common name?
We classify Mavie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 322 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mavie most popular?
The single biggest year for Mavie was 2024, when 234 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mavie is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mavie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mavie 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.
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.