Declining since 2021, #3,128 for boys today.
Popularity of Mavrik since 2005
Babies named Mavrik per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 308 |
| 2020s | 334 |
Meaning & origin
Mavrik is a 21st-century coinage, first recorded in 2005, that respells the English word 'maverick' with a distinctive 'k'. The name hit its peak popularity in 2022 and has since been declining, but remains a bold choice for parents seeking a unique name with a sense of independence. With a 1-in-44,949 occurrence rate in 2025, it is rare enough to stand out. The name's popularity is concentrated in California, reflecting its modern, trend-forward appeal. Mavrik fits into a broader category of rugged, surname-style and word names that have gained traction in recent decades.
Mavrik is a modern phonetic respelling of 'maverick', an English noun that originally denoted an unbranded calf and came to mean an independent-minded person. The term traces to Samuel Maverick, a 19th-century Texas rancher who did not brand his cattle. As a given name, Mavrik emerged in the early 2000s as part of a trend of rugged, word-name coinages for boys. Its spelling with a 'k' gives it a contemporary, edgy feel.
Where Mavrik is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Mavrik” around the world
Where Mavrik lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Quebec
11
babies in 2025
Sources: Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mav
Variants: Maverick
Sibling names for Mavrik
Names that share Mavrik's style, for a brother or sister.
