Girl
Maeve
intoxicating, she who intoxicates
About Maeve
Few names capture warrior spirit wrapped in velvet quite like Maeve. This powerhouse single-syllable choice has surged in popularity among parents who value strength and substance. The name carries an inherent confidence without being aggressive, a rare combination that serves well throughout life. Maeve works beautifully in professional settings while maintaining warmth in personal contexts. Its brevity makes it punchy and memorable, yet it possesses unexpected depth. The name pairs excellently with virtually any middle name, from the traditional to the contemporary. For parents wanting a name that suggests their daughter can be both fierce and graceful, Maeve offers that duality effortlessly.
Popularity of the Name Maeve
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | #954 | #496 | #66 | ||
| 1998 | #881 | #496 | #70 | #727 | |
| 1999 | #668 | #539 | #65 | #779 | |
| 2000 | #778 | #493 | #59 | #583 | |
| 2001 | #757 | #532 | #70 | #440 | |
| 2002 | #710 | #522 | #75 | #458 | |
| 2003 | #644 | #641 | #77 | #482 | |
| 2004 | #710 | #572 | #75 | #495 | |
| 2005 | #696 | #628 | #86 | #444 | |
| 2006 | #647 | #600 | #89 | #435 | |
| 2007 | #622 | #556 | #78 | #447 | |
| 2008 | #636 | #659 | #96 | #419 | |
| 2009 | #594 | #524 | #87 | #344 | |
| 2010 | #536 | #566 | #111 | #356 | |
| 2011 | #591 | #580 | #423 | #127 | #381 |
| 2012 | #532 | #573 | #101 | #308 | |
| 2013 | #485 | #552 | #401 | #107 | #244 |
| 2014 | #487 | #501 | #102 | #255 | |
| 2015 | #452 | #490 | #425 | #129 | #260 |
| 2016 | #406 | #512 | #371 | #139 | #233 |
| 2017 | #360 | #452 | #424 | #134 | #191 |
| 2018 | #334 | #448 | #252 | #118 | #178 |
| 2019 | #244 | #207 | #143 | #108 | #140 |
| 2020 | #174 | #93 | #64 | #100 | #99 |
| 2021 | #124 | #81 | #52 | #109 | #77 |
| 2022 | #103 | #46 | #43 | #99 | #65 |
| 2023 | #73 | #36 | #26 | #82 | #41 |
| 2024 | #75 | #29 | #35 | #71 | #47 |
| 2025 | #76 | #26 | #31 | #61 | #50 |
| 1964 | #81 | ||||
| 1965 | #94 | ||||
| 1966 | #107 | ||||
| 1967 | #98 | ||||
| 1968 | #84 | ||||
| 1969 | #100 | ||||
| 1970 | #105 | ||||
| 1971 | #92 | ||||
| 1972 | #103 | ||||
| 1973 | #108 | ||||
| 1974 | #110 | ||||
| 1975 | #111 | ||||
| 1976 | #130 | ||||
| 1977 | #80 | ||||
| 1978 | #104 | ||||
| 1979 | #92 | ||||
| 1980 | #102 | ||||
| 1981 | #82 | ||||
| 1982 | #92 | ||||
| 1983 | #83 | ||||
| 1984 | #93 | ||||
| 1985 | #95 | ||||
| 1986 | #93 | ||||
| 1987 | #92 | ||||
| 1988 | #101 | ||||
| 1989 | #86 | ||||
| 1990 | #88 | ||||
| 1991 | #82 | ||||
| 1992 | #101 | ||||
| 1993 | #89 | ||||
| 1994 | #90 | ||||
| 1995 | #95 | ||||
| 1996 | #118 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Maeve
Names Similar to Maeve
Nicknames for Maeve
- Mae
- Mimi
- Maevie
- Vivi
- May
Famous People Named Maeve
| Maeve Binchy | Irish author |
| Maeve Brennan | Irish short story writer |
| Maeve Quinlan | American actress |
| Maeve Dermody | Australian actress |
| Maeve Higgins | Irish comedian |
| Maeve O'Meara | Australian TV presenter |
| Maeve Press | American actress and comedian |
Characters Named Maeve
| Maeve Millay | Character from the TV series "Westworld" |
| Maeve Wiley | Character from the TV series "Sex Education" |
| Maeve Donovan | Character from the TV series "Criminal Minds" |