Maverick
Maverick is an American name derived from the 19th-century Texas rancher Samuel Maverick, whose unbranded cattle gave rise to the term meaning an independent, non-conformist individual. The name embodies the spirit of independence and individuality associated with the American West.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 5,614. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 640
- 2012: 857
- 2013: 1,304
- 2014: 1,879
- 2015: 2,277
- 2016: 2,961
- 2017: 4,731
- 2018: 5,041
- 2019: 5,765
- 2020: 6,139
- 2021: 6,610
- 2022: 7,049
- 2023: 6,990
- 2024: 6,635
- 2025: 5,894
- 2026 (projected): 5,614
Good to Know
- •Strong cultural association with independence and non-conformity
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Gained significant popularity after the Top Gun movies
- •Works well in professional settings despite its bold character
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Famous People
Maverick Carter
Entrepreneur and LeBron James' business partner
Maverick McNealy
Professional golfer on the PGA Tour
Pete Mitchell 'Maverick'
Fictional character from Top Gun films
Statistics
70,604
Total births since 1880
2022
Peak year
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