Girl nameCurrently #75 in the USRising
Maeve
//məˈɛv//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20245 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Maeve's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Maeve's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Maeve |
|---|---|
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 11 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1960 | 15 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1963 | 16 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 21 |
| 1982 | 19 |
| 1983 | 23 |
| 1984 | 30 |
| 1985 | 32 |
| 1986 | 45 |
| 1987 | 41 |
| 1988 | 56 |
| 1989 | 52 |
| 1990 | 48 |
| 1991 | 67 |
| 1992 | 79 |
| 1993 | 90 |
| 1994 | 102 |
| 1995 | 133 |
| 1996 | 141 |
| 1997 | 207 |
| 1998 | 240 |
| 1999 | 343 |
| 2000 | 295 |
| 2001 | 317 |
| 2002 | 350 |
| 2003 | 413 |
| 2004 | 378 |
| 2005 | 398 |
| 2006 | 447 |
| 2007 | 480 |
| 2008 | 486 |
| 2009 | 508 |
| 2010 | 546 |
| 2011 | 489 |
| 2012 | 571 |
| 2013 | 625 |
| 2014 | 648 |
| 2015 | 703 |
| 2016 | 820 |
| 2017 | 867 |
| 2018 | 973 |
| 2019 | 1,303 |
| 2020 | 1,644 |
| 2021 | 2,253 |
| 2022 | 2,676 |
| 2023 | 3,057 |
| 2024 | 3,098 |
Maeve through the decades
- Maeve peaked in 2024, when 3,098 babies were named Maeve in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Maeve has risen 235% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Maeve currently ranks #75 in the US and is on the rise.