Maeve is a popular choice in the UK, ranked #26 in 2024. There's a good chance they'll share their name with at least one classmate throughout school.
Maeve is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #26. The name has climbed 68 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 5 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.
Maeve is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #75 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Common questions about the name Maeve
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Maeve
Likely around 1 other Maeve in the class
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
Rank · SSA official data
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