Mavin
Primarily a boy's name with 123 recorded births. Also given to 22 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Alternative spelling of maven.
Mavin is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant of Maven, from the Yiddish 'meyvn' derived from the Hebrew meaning 'one who understands,' 'expert,' or 'connoisseur.' A maven is someone who accumulates knowledge and loves to share it.
Mavin is a name for a future expert — someone who will know their field deeply, love to learn, and generously share what they know.
EtymologyShow more
Mavin first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1925. Its appearance in the 1920s coincides with waves of immigration, cultural exchange, and the early decades of American popular culture — all of which introduced and popularized new names.
Without a confirmed origin classification, Mavin may have arrived through family tradition, creative coinage, or cultural channels not yet documented in standard naming references.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Mavin has 20+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1925.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 27 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 58 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 17 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 10 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 6 | — |
The Story of Mavin
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2017, Mavin is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Mavin are most likely born between 2007 and 2024.
How rare is Mavin?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Mavin — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1925, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 58 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Mavin by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(20 years, 1925–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #13484 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11749 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9383 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9247 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8637 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10366 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8590 |
| 2016 | 6 | #11643 |
| 2015 | 5 | #13351 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13353 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13380 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10394 |
| 2010 | 5 | #13571 |
| 2008 | 6 | #12051 |
| 2005 | 6 | #11002 |
| 2002 | 5 | #11841 |
| 1986 | 5 | #7441 |
| 1936 | 5 | #3884 |
| 1930 | 5 | #4355 |
| 1925 | 6 | #4032 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Mavin as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Mavin has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 22 births since 1920.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1925–2024