Mavis
Mavis: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛmeΙͺvΙͺs/
Meaning and origin of Mavis
- A female given name from English.
Etymology
Coined at the end of the 19th century from mavis, a poetical name for the song thrush.
How popular is Mavis?
Since 1880, 23,015 girls and 135 boys in the U.S. have been named Mavis (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #270 in 1927. Its highest rank for boys was #2410 in 1920. In 2025 it ranked #561 for girls, with 537 babies given the name.
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Mavis FAQ
What does the name Mavis mean?
A female given name from English. Coined at the end of the 19th century from mavis, a poetical name for the song thrush.
What is the origin of the name Mavis?
Mavis is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Mavis?
Since 1880, 23,015 girls and 135 boys in the U.S. have been named Mavis (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #270 in 1927. Its highest rank for boys was #2410 in 1920. In 2025 it ranked #561 for girls, with 537 babies given the name.
Is Mavis a boy or girl name?
Mavis is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 23,015 girls and 135 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.