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The name Maeve has its roots in Irish culture, originating from the old Irish 'Medb', meaning 'she who intoxicates'. It has evolved from Medb to Maeve over time. The name is associated with a legendary figure in Irish mythology and embodies traits of strength and independence. There is no biblical relevance to the name, and it gained popularity in the 20th century. Today, it is perceived positively, linked to empowerment, and has notable bearers in literature and entertainment.

The name Maeve is most popular in New Hampshire, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Maeve has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Maeve' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5791st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4435th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5573rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2027th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 681st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 199th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Maeve' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.