Maynard Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAY-nard / /ˈmeɪ.nɑrd/Old French; English
Meaning
Old French: 'brave'; English: 'one who is strong'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Maynard has roots in Old French, derived from the elements 'mahi' meaning 'brave' and 'hard' meaning 'strong'. It was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest in 1066. The name has been used in various forms throughout history and has seen periods of popularity in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
The name Maynard has seen a decline in popularity in the United States, with its peak usage occurring in the early to mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Maynerd
International Variants
- Maynard (English)
Famous people named Maynard
Maynard James Keenan is an American musician known as the lead vocalist for the rock bands Tool and A Perfect Circle.
Maynard Ferguson was a Canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader, renowned for his high-note playing and big band music.
Maynard G. Krebs is a fictional character from the television series 'The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis', known for his beatnik persona.
Maynard Smith was a British evolutionary biologist who made significant contributions to the field of evolutionary game theory.
Fictional characters named Maynard
Maynard is a character in the animated series 'The Jetsons', serving as a comedic foil to George Jetson.
Maynard is a character in the video game series 'Fallout', known for his role in the storyline.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Maynard was first seen in the United States in 1880. Maynard has ranked as high as #543 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in Minnesota, New York, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Maynard has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Maynard (1994)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
OH | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 12 |
1882 | 8 |
1883 | 10 |
1886 | 10 |
1887 | 10 |
1888 | 8 |
1889 | 11 |
1890 | 11 |
1891 | 17 |
1892 | 12 |
1893 | 15 |
1894 | 14 |
1895 | 19 |
1896 | 19 |
1897 | 24 |
1898 | 14 |
1899 | 31 |
1900 | 26 |
1901 | 23 |
1902 | 25 |
1903 | 33 |
1904 | 28 |
1905 | 31 |
1906 | 33 |
1907 | 41 |
1908 | 33 |
1909 | 43 |
1910 | 50 |
1911 | 62 |
1912 | 151 |
1913 | 169 |
1914 | 210 |
1915 | 294 |
1916 | 291 |
1917 | 333 |
1918 | 352 |
1919 | 355 |
1920 | 374 |
1921 | 397 |
1922 | 398 |
1923 | 354 |
1924 | 359 |
1925 | 375 |
1926 | 336 |
1927 | 345 |
1928 | 374 |
1929 | 337 |
1930 | 356 |
1931 | 348 |
1932 | 343 |
1933 | 289 |
1934 | 354 |
1935 | 312 |
1936 | 288 |
1937 | 278 |
1938 | 277 |
1939 | 251 |
1940 | 257 |
1941 | 222 |
1942 | 234 |
1943 | 237 |
1944 | 189 |
1945 | 188 |
1946 | 209 |
1947 | 212 |
1948 | 191 |
1949 | 153 |
1950 | 154 |
1951 | 164 |
1952 | 155 |
1953 | 146 |
1954 | 129 |
1955 | 131 |
1956 | 122 |
1957 | 94 |
1958 | 98 |
1959 | 112 |
1960 | 80 |
1961 | 85 |
1962 | 83 |
1963 | 73 |
1964 | 69 |
1965 | 67 |
1966 | 56 |
1967 | 52 |
1968 | 52 |
1969 | 55 |
1970 | 46 |
1971 | 53 |
1972 | 38 |
1973 | 49 |
1974 | 34 |
1975 | 32 |
1976 | 40 |
1977 | 52 |
1978 | 38 |
1979 | 34 |
1980 | 30 |
1981 | 31 |
1982 | 28 |
1983 | 30 |
1984 | 27 |
1985 | 21 |
1986 | 24 |
1987 | 17 |
1988 | 29 |
1989 | 17 |
1990 | 27 |
1991 | 16 |
1992 | 23 |
1993 | 19 |
1994 | 20 |
1995 | 17 |
1996 | 12 |
1997 | 24 |
1998 | 13 |
1999 | 10 |
2000 | 10 |
2001 | 15 |
2002 | 21 |
2003 | 24 |
2004 | 18 |
2005 | 19 |
2006 | 20 |
2007 | 25 |
2008 | 20 |
2009 | 20 |
2010 | 18 |
2011 | 17 |
2012 | 17 |
2013 | 14 |
2014 | 19 |
2015 | 16 |
2016 | 6 |
2017 | 21 |
2018 | 19 |
2019 | 11 |
2020 | 17 |
2021 | 7 |
2022 | 25 |
2023 | 10 |
2024 | 9 |