Maverick

Our son's name is Maverick. Maverick James. Maverick means everything from exceptional, independent, trailblazer and extraordinary. I see no problem with this strong original name. Look up Social Security’s annual list. It will give you a more modern and accurate account of names in the current and new age.

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Kids these days are not named Jennifer, Katie, or Ashley. Just as boys are not all Anthony, Christopher, Jason, and Jamie. In the 2000’s these unique names are what is used way more often than old fashioned names. Maverick is #73. People get stuck in the past and miss the future and current. Look at the official roster stats on names. Our other son is Luca (#105 as per Social Security), and climbing exceptionally fast, just like Maverick. Luca means light, creative, selfless and creative. I’m very proud of both of my son's names. They are unique but no, neither are considered outrageous like the older boomer generations seem to think they are.

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Personally, I grew up a Caitlin until I changed it to just Cait because I had 8 “Caitlin”s in my chorus. I hated it. No-one wants to be called by their first name plus the first letter of their last name. Kids and people deserve to feel like a person and adding an ending initial took that for me.

In 2018, 2 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Maverick who is registered male with the Social Security Administration. It is the 2, 994th most common male first name for living U.S. citizens.