Maynard Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Maynard means 'mighty brave'.
Meaning of the Name Maynard
Maynard is of English origin and it means 'mighty brave'. It is derived from the Old English words 'maegen', meaning 'strength', and 'hard', meaning 'brave'. Maynard is a strong and heroic name with a sense of power and courage. It is often associated with leadership and noble qualities.
Popularity of the Name Maynard
The popularity for the name Maynard peaked in popularity in the year 1922 with 398 births, which ranked number 605 out of 9,658 unique names for that year. Maynard had the most female births in 1919 with 6, which ranked number 4,252 out of 5,559 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1922 with 398, which ranked number 279 out of 4,967 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Maynard has increased sharply over the last ten years from 17 births to 25 births, an increase of 47.06%. Among males, Maynard has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 17 births to 25 births, an increase of 47.06%.
Nationwide Popularity of Maynard
- 20 Year Trend of Maynard: 19.05%
- 10 Year Trend of Maynard: 47.06%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Maynard: 47.06%
Popularity of Maynard by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Maynard. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Maynard in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Maynard is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Maynard
- Total Births of Maynard: 26 (3.93%)
- Male Births of Maynard: 26 (3.93%)
Given the upward trend of Maynard over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.93% increase in total births, for a total of 26 births in 2024. Male births for Maynard have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 26 male births in 2024, an increase of 3.93%.