Everything about the name MAVERIK

Meaning, origin, history

Maverik is a unique and distinctive name of unknown origin and meaning. It does not appear to have any historical or linguistic roots in any known language. The name Maverik was popularized by the character Maverik Carter, played by Adam Sandler in the 2005 comedy film "The Longest Yard." In the movie, Maverik is a former college football star who is sent to prison and becomes the coach of the inmates' football team. Since then, the name Maverik has gained popularity as a given name for boys, particularly in English-speaking countries. However, there is no widely accepted meaning or origin associated with the name Maverik outside of its association with the character from the film. Some people have tried to attribute meanings to the name such as "independent" or "unconventional," but these are not supported by any etymological evidence and are likely simply based on the character's rebellious personality in the movie. In summary, Maverik is a modern, made-up name with no known origin or meaning beyond its association with the fictional character from "The Longest Yard.

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English

Popularity of the name MAVERIK since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

The name Maverik has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past few decades in the United States. Starting with just five births in 1994, the number of babies named Maverik grew steadily each year until reaching a peak of 113 births in 2021.

Between 2008 and 2016, there was a consistent growth in the number of newborns given the name Maverik. The years 2008 and 2009 saw a significant jump with 28 births each year, followed by a steady increase over the next eight years, culminating in 66 births in 2016.

The most recent data available shows that there were 88 births in 2023, indicating that the popularity of the name Maverik continues to be strong. Since 1994, a total of 1062 babies have been named Maverik in the United States. This trend suggests that parents continue to choose this unique and distinctive name for their children.