Maeve
5 countries#76 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Maeve was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
29,608 births recorded 1940–2025 · currently #76 · peaked in 2025 with 3,153 births
Most common in: New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, California, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,833 births recorded 1981–2025 · currently #25 · peaked in 2021 with 734 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,496 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #77 · peaked in 2021 with 654 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
744 births recorded 1981–2025 · currently #23 · peaked in 2025 with 130 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
593 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #55 · peaked in 1999 with 35 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
428 births recorded 1984–2022 · currently #1091 · peaked in 2021 with 40 births
Most common in: Seine-et-Marne, Nord, Gironde, Rhône, Haute-Savoie
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Maeve’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #643 | — |
| 2007 | #621 | ↑22 |
| 2008 | #636 | ↓15 |
| 2009 | #594 | ↑42 |
| 2010 | #536 | ↑58 |
| 2011 | #591 | ↓55 |
| 2012 | #530 | ↑61 |
| 2013 | #485 | ↑45 |
| 2014 | #486 | ↓1 |
| 2015 | #451 | ↑35 |
| 2016 | #406 | ↑45 |
| 2017 | #360 | ↑46 |
| 2018 | #334 | ↑26 |
| 2019 | #244 | ↑90 |
| 2020 | #174 | ↑70 |
| 2021 | #124 | ↑50 |
| 2022 | #103 | ↑21 |
| 2023 | #73 | ↑30 |
| 2024 | #75 | ↓2 |
| 2025 | #76 | ↓1 |
Frequently asked questions about Maeve
Is Maeve a popular name?
Yes — Maeve currently ranks #76 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Maeve more common for boys or girls?
Maeve is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Maeve most popular?
Maeve peaked in 2025 in United States, with 3,153 recorded births that year.
Is Maeve rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Maeve’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3208 in 1940 to #76 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Maeve?
At least 33,869 babies have been recorded with the name Maeve across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Maeve popular in more than one country?
Yes — Maeve appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Maeve?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Maeve include Emery, Daisy, Ayla, Liliana.
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