Declining since 2021, #1,942 for boys today.
Popularity of Maverik since 1994
Babies named Maverik per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 101 |
| 2010s | 550 |
| 2020s | 566 |
Meaning & origin
Maverik, a variant spelling of Maverick, first entered U.S. naming records in 1994. It reached its peak popularity in 2021, when it ranked highest, but has since been falling in usage. In 2025, it ranked 1942, with approximately 1 in 21,621 boys receiving the name. Geographically, it has been most common in Utah, Minnesota, and Florida. The name's appeal likely stems from its association with individuality and the Western frontier, though the 'k' ending gives it a modern, distinctive flair compared to the traditional Maverick spelling.
Maverik is a respelling of Maverick, which originated as a surname. The name traces back to Samuel Maverick, a 19th-century Texas rancher who did not brand his cattle, leading to the term 'maverick' for an unbranded calf. By extension, it came to mean an independent or nonconformist person. Used as a given name in the late 20th century, Maverik's variant spelling gained modest popularity in the 1990s.
Where Maverik is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mav, Rick
Variants: Maverick
Sibling names for Maverik
Names that share Maverik's style, for a brother or sister.
