Maude
Peaked at #20 nationally in 1882, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Maude has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Maude — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#20
in 1882
Current rank
#3724
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Maude reached its peak popularity for girls in 1882, ranking #20 nationally with 1,089 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #7939 (2014) to #3724 (2024) — a 53% improvement.
As of 2024, Maude ranks #3724 nationally for girls, with 41 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,724 | 41 |
| 2023 | #4,418 | 32 |
| 2022 | #4,014 | 37 |
| 2021 | #6,588 | 18 |
| 2020 | #6,819 | 17 |
| 2019 | #5,254 | 25 |
| 2018 | #5,273 | 25 |
| 2017 | #6,995 | 17 |
Maude — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#549
in 1891
Last ranked
#4348
in 1929
Years tracked
19
1881–1929
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1881, Maude reached its peak popularity for boys in 1891, ranking #549 nationally with 12 babies given the name that year.
Maude hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1929, when it stood at #4348.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1929 | #4,348 | 5 |
| 1920 | #4,721 | 5 |
| 1919 | #3,290 | 8 |
| 1915 | #4,184 | 5 |
| 1903 | #980 | 7 |
| 1900 | #1,433 | 5 |
| 1895 | #1,042 | 6 |
| 1894 | #585 | 13 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Maude most popular?
Maude was most popular in 1882, when it ranked #20 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Maude becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Maude?
At least 45,841 babies have been recorded with the name Maude in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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