Declining since 2021, #2,035 for boys today.
Popularity of Mavrick since 1987
Babies named Mavrick per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 22 |
| 1990s | 153 |
| 2000s | 342 |
| 2010s | 618 |
| 2020s | 559 |
Meaning & origin
Mavrick is a respelling of Maverick that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1987. The name peaked in popularity in 2020, when it reached its highest rank, but has since been on a downward trajectory starting in 2021. In 2024, it ranked 2035th with an incidence of 1 in 23,398 boys. The spelling variant is most common in Michigan, Ohio, and California. Like its parent name, Mavrick carries connotations of independence and a free-spirited nature, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.
Mavrick is a respelling of Maverick, which originated as a surname in 19th-century Texas. The term 'maverick' came to mean an unbranded calf after Samuel Maverick, a rancher who chose not to brand his cattle. The name was adopted as a given name in the late 20th century, with the creative spelling Mavrick emerging in the 1980s.
Where Mavrick is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Mavrick” around the world
Where Mavrick lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Quebec
20
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mav, Rick
Sibling names for Mavrick
Names that share Mavrick's style, for a brother or sister.
