Maude
Maude: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Maude
- A female given name from French; a variant of Maud. This is the most common spelling in English-speaking regions.
How popular is Maude?
Since 1880, 45,754 girls and 133 boys in the U.S. have been named Maude (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #20 in 1882. Its highest rank for boys was #549 in 1891. In 2025, 46 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Maude
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Maude
Sister and brother names that share Maude's French roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Maude FAQ
What does the name Maude mean?
A female given name from French; a variant of Maud. This is the most common spelling in English-speaking regions.
What is the origin of the name Maude?
Maude is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Maude?
Since 1880, 45,754 girls and 133 boys in the U.S. have been named Maude (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #20 in 1882. Its highest rank for boys was #549 in 1891. In 2025, 46 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Maude a boy or girl name?
Maude is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 45,754 girls and 133 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.