Maynard Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Maynard is a name of Old French and Germanic origin, meaning 'brave strength'. It evolved from 'Mainard' and has variants such as 'Magnard'. The name reflects traits of strength and resilience. It does not have biblical relevance and gained popularity in England after the Norman Conquest. Today, it is seen as a classic name, with notable figures like Maynard James Keenan and Maynard Ferguson associated with it.
The name Maynard is most popular in Maine, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Maynard has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Maynard' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 306th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 338th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 660th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1242nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2717th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4627th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5989th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6965th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Discover how the name 'Maynard' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Maynard"
Pronunciation
/ˈmeɪnɑrd/
Origin
Old French, Germanic
Etymology
The name Maynard is derived from the Old French name 'Mainard', which comes from the Germanic elements 'magin' meaning 'strength' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'hardy'.
Meaning
brave strength
Language Evolution
Mainard, Magnard, Maynard
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in England during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when it was introduced by the Normans.
Variants & Derivatives
Mainard, Magnard, Mayn, Manny
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Maynard is perceived as a classic and somewhat uncommon name, often associated with strength and resilience.
Famous People
Maynard James Keenan - American musician and frontman of the band Tool, Maynard Ferguson - Canadian jazz trumpeter, Maynard G. Krebs - a fictional character from the television show 'The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis'
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Maynard"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Maynard"
"Maynard" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 306th of 7545 | 5,495 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 338th of 6773 | 5,134 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 660th of 7552 | 2,460 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1242nd of 10718 | 728 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2717th of 16616 | 358 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4627th of 24088 | 291 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5989th of 23106 | 174 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 6965th of 9107 | 17 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 9204th of 9204 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Maynard" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
13.91% 197th/1416 |
22.04% 304th/1379 |
20.29% 480th/2366 |
43.17% 493rd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
14.55% 225th/1546 |
19.60% 305th/1556 |
21.50% 506th/2353 |
34.20% 529th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
22.50% 501st/2227 |
25.02% 608th/2430 |
29.09% 830th/2853 |
31.14% 864th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
37.69% 1107th/2937 |
38.21% 1331st/3483 |
49.26% 1733rd/3518 |
39.59% 1601st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
50.39% 1857th/3685 |
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51.84% 3275th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Maynard" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Maynard"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Maynard" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.