Maven
81% girls · 19% boys
About Maven
In English, a maven can be defined as an expert or connoisseur. Maven feels more nameworthy than some other word choices given its similarity to names like Raven and Haven.
Maven for girls#1584 US
In English, the word 'maven' refers to an expert or connoisseur, someone who possesses deep knowledge. Comedian Tracy Morgan brought this name into the spotlight when he chose it for his daughter, Maven Sonae, in 2013. Now, over 100 newborn girls in the US are given this name each year.
With its similarity to the classic Irish name Maeve and the trendy, serene Haven, Maven strikes a balance between being unique yet familiar, making it a modern favorite for parents seeking something distinctive yet approachable.
Pronounced MAY-vun.
As of November 2026, Maven ranked #3564 for boys and #1584 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2717 for boys in 2023 and #1432 for girls in 2023, Nameberry popularity #661 for girls.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,806 | 20 | #2,706 | 65 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #3,572 | 44 |
| 2016 | #4,271 | 24 | #2,584 | 69 |
| 2017 | #3,856 | 28 | #2,500 | 72 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #2,249 | 82 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #2,086 | 91 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #2,042 | 91 |
| 2021 | #3,464 | 33 | #1,922 | 103 |
| 2022 | #3,832 | 29 | #1,777 | 116 |
| 2023 | #2,717 | 48 | #1,432 | 156 |
| 2024 | #3,246 | 37 | #1,544 | 138 |
| 2025 | #3,564 | 32 | #1,584 | 133 |
World rankings
Maven for girls
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Famous Mavens
- Maven Klint HuffmanGirl
American male pro wrestler
- Maven Sonae Morgan (b. 2013)Girl
daughter of American actor and comedian Tracy Morgan
Maven in pop culture
- Maven CaloreBoy
Character in Victoria Aveyard's Red Queen series
- Maven BlackbriarGirl
character in the video game "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim"
- Maven CaloreGirl
King in "Red Queen" series by Victoria Aveyard
- Maven (f) Also MavinGirl
Mavine, Mavon. Mabyn is probably also from the same name, Irish Maeve (Meadhbh), name of a 1st c. queen, but of unknown meaning." (Entry in The Facts on File Dictionary of First Names (1983)