Maverick
Maverick is a boys' name of English origin meaning “independent one, nonconformist.” It ranked #49 in the United States in 2025. Derived from Samuel Maverick, a 19th-century Texas rancher who refused to brand his cattle.
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how do you pronounce Maverick?
MAV-er-ik
where does the name Maverick come from?
From Samuel Maverick, a nineteenth-century Texas rancher who did not brand his cattle. Unbranded strays came to be called mavericks, and from there the word came to mean anyone who refuses to be marked as belonging to a group — a rare case of a surname becoming a common noun and then returning as a given name.
The unbranded cattle became known as 'mavericks,' and the term became synonymous with independence and nonconformity.
how popular is this name?
Maverick has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 34 years since 1958, and fell outside it for 34. It peaked at #36 in 2024, and ranked #49 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #49 |
| 2024 | #36 |
| 2023 | #37 |
| 2022 | #40 |
| 2021 | #47 |
| 2020 | #50 |
| 2019 | #58 |
| 2018 | #73 |
| 2017 | #84 |
| 2016 | #139 |
| 2010 | #507 |
| 2000 | #862 |
| 1958 | #796 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Maverick fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Maverick
The word's political sense was established by the 1880s. The name's modern use is almost entirely cinematic: Top Gun gave Maverick as a call sign in 1986, and the name climbed steadily afterwards, then jumped again after the 2022 sequel, reaching the American top fifty.
who are famous people named Maverick?
- Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell (Top Gun character)
- Samuel Maverick (Texas rancher)
what are the nicknames and variants of Maverick?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Maverick?
what names go well with Maverick?
Sibling names that share Maverick's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Maverick
What does the name Maverick mean?
Maverick means “independent one, nonconformist”.
What is the origin of the name Maverick?
Maverick comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Maverik and Mavrick.
How popular is the name Maverick?
Maverick ranked #49 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2024, at #36, and it has spent 34 years in the top 1,000 since 1958.
Is Maverick a boy or girl name?
Maverick is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Maverick?
Maverick is pronounced MAV-er-ik, with 3 syllables.
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