Maverick
Gender: Boy
Meaning: An independent thinker; one who doesn't follow the herd
Origin: American English — from Samuel Maverick, a 19th-century Texas rancher who refused to brand his cattle
Popularity: Ranked #49 in 2025 with 5,894 babies born.
History: Maverick is one of the purest American names — born from a real person. Samuel Maverick was a Texas rancher who left his cattle unbranded, and his name became the word for any unorthodox independent spirit. The 1986 film Top Gun made Maverick synonymous with daring, cool-headed heroism, and the 2022 sequel Top Gun: Maverick reinvigorated it for a new generation. The name entered the U.S. top 50 in 2016 and has been climbing ever since. Few names carry such a specific, vivid American mythology.
Famous people named Maverick: Maverick (Top Gun character)
Name length: 8 letters
How common is Maverick? About 1 in 559 babies born in 2025 were named Maverick, or roughly 16.3 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Maverick
What does the name Maverick mean?
Maverick means “An independent thinker; one who doesn't follow the herd” from American English — from Samuel Maverick, a 19th-century Texas rancher who refused to brand his cattle roots.
What is the origin of the name Maverick?
Maverick has American English — from Samuel Maverick, a 19th-century Texas rancher who refused to brand his cattle origin. The traditional meaning is “An independent thinker; one who doesn't follow the herd”.
How popular is Maverick?
Maverick ranked #49 in 2025 — given to 5,894 babies that year.
When was Maverick most popular?
Maverick peaked in 2022 with 7,047 babies registered that year.
Is Maverick a boy or girl name?
Maverick is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Mavericks in registered births are male.
Is the name Maverick rising or falling in popularity?
Maverick has risen 2563 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2612 in 2020 to #49 in 2025.
How long has Maverick been recorded?
Maverick appears in birth records across 68 years — from 1957 through 2025.