48,721births recorded
17Countries
1Variants
2025Peak · Scotland
#23Scotland 2025
Maeve is a girl name family recorded 48,721 times in 17 countries since 1940. It ranks highest today in Scotland (#23 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 2025, at 369.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Maeve
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maeve | English | 29,608 | 🇺🇸 United States | #76 | 2025 | ▲ 401 % |
| Maeve | English | 7,195 | 🏴 England & Wales | #26 | 2025 | ▲ 2,333 % |
| Maeve | English | 4,395 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #60 | 2025 | ▲ 125 % |
| Maeve | English | 2,066 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #32 | 2023 | ▲ 205 % |
| Maeve | English | 854 | 🇦🇺 Victoria (AU) | #34 | 2023 | – |
| Maeve | English | 767 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | #38 | 2025 | – |
Questions about Maeve
How popular is the name Maeve?
In 2025 it ranked #23 in Scotland. Official registers record 48,721 births across 17 countries.
When was Maeve most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 2025, at 369.8 births per 100,000.
Is Maeve a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Maeve is a girl name.