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Maven Unisex

Popularity: #812 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationMAY-vin / /ˈmeɪ.vən/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: one who understands; English: expert

Historical & Cultural Background

In Hebrew tradition, the name Maven signifies a person who is knowledgeable or an expert in a particular field. In English usage, it has been adopted to describe someone who is skilled or proficient, often in a professional context.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Mavyn
  • Mavynn

International Variants

  • Maven (English)

Famous people named Maven

Maven H. — notable figure in technology.

Maven M. — recognized artist.

Fictional characters named Maven

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Maven was first seen in the United States in 1998. Maven has ranked as high as #1220 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Texas, North Carolina, New York, and Minnesota. In the past 5 years the name Maven has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Maven (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 11
18%
CA 11
18%
OH 8
13%
MN 7
11%
NY 7
11%
CO 6
10%
NC 6
10%
AZ 5
8%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19985
20005
20025
20048
20056
20087
20108
201115
201223
201340
201465
201544
201669
201772
201882
201991
202091
2021103
2022116
2023156
2024138