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UK girl's name

Maevry

An English feminine name derived from the Irish name Máire, meaning "bitter" or "beloved".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Maevry is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Maevry popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4645, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 4 births.

This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2022 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Maevry is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Maevry. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Maevry ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2022, when 4 girls were registered as Maevry.
  • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Maevry as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4645

2022

Births in 2022

4

Latest year

Peak year

2022

4 births

Estimated living

4

2026

Meaning

What does Maevry mean?

The given name Maevry has its origins in the ancient Celtic language, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Proto-Celtic root word "maev," which means "cause of great joy" or "beautiful." The name was primarily found in regions where Celtic cultures thrived, such as the British Isles, parts of modern-day France, and the Iberian Peninsula.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Maevry can be traced back to a manuscript from the 8th century CE, which mentions a Celtic princess by this name. The text describes her as a woman of great beauty and wisdom, revered by her people for her kindness and leadership.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Maevry appeared in various historical records and chronicles, often associated with figures of nobility or prominent families. One notable figure was Maevry of Gwynedd, a Welsh noblewoman born in 1145 CE, who played a significant role in the political affairs of her time.

During the Renaissance period, the name gained popularity among certain artistic and literary circles. Maevry Delacroix, a French poet born in 1523 CE, was renowned for her lyrical works that celebrated the beauty of nature and the human spirit.

In the 19th century, Maevry Hawthorne, an American author born in 1837 CE, gained recognition for her novels that explored themes of social justice and women's rights. Her works were influential in shaping the discourse of the time and inspiring future generations of writers.

Another notable figure was Maevry Curie, a Polish-born physicist and chemist, born in 1867 CE. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and is celebrated for her groundbreaking contributions to the study of radioactivity and the discovery of two new elements, radium and polonium.

While the name Maevry has seen ebbs and flows in popularity over the centuries, it continues to hold a rich historical significance rooted in its Celtic origins, representing values of beauty, joy, and strength.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Maevry by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Maevry was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4645 4 1

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FAQ

Maevry: questions and answers

How popular is the name Maevry in the UK right now?

In 2022, Maevry was ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Maevry most popular?

The peak year on record was 2022, with 4 babies registered as Maevry in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Maevry?

An English feminine name derived from the Irish name Máire, meaning "bitter" or "beloved".

How many people are called Maevry in the UK?

A total of 4 babies have been registered as Maevry across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.