Maite
Every Maite since 1968 — 4,466 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maite
Maite is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,195 in 2025 with 193 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 4,466 American babies have been named Maite. Its peak came in 2011, when 244 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Maite stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maite year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 193 | #1,195 |
| 2024 | 241 | #1,043 |
| 2023 | 222 | #1,112 |
| 2022 | 158 | #1,426 |
| 2021 | 136 | #1,549 |
| 2020 | 152 | #1,438 |
| 2019 | 153 | #1,450 |
| 2018 | 141 | #1,546 |
| 2017 | 154 | #1,464 |
| 2016 | 167 | #1,401 |
| 2015 | 180 | #1,323 |
| 2014 | 181 | #1,313 |
| 2013 | 224 | #1,096 |
| 2012 | 186 | #1,286 |
| 2011 | 244 | #1,024 |
| 2010 | 181 | #1,305 |
| 2009 | 205 | #1,217 |
| 2008 | 204 | #1,237 |
| 2007 | 164 | #1,444 |
| 2006 | 151 | #1,471 |
| 2005 | 55 | #2,955 |
| 2004 | 38 | #3,791 |
| 2003 | 22 | #5,531 |
| 2002 | 39 | #3,504 |
| 2001 | 37 | #3,602 |
| 2000 | 61 | #2,499 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,887 |
| 1990 | 15 | #6,007 |
| 1985 | 8 | #8,010 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,583 |
| 1975 | 14 | #4,479 |
| 1970 | 15 | #3,975 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Maite
- Maite Perroni Actor · b. 1983
- Maite Nkoana-Mashabane Politician · b. 1963
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maite in 2025?
Maite ranked #1,195 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 193 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maite?
4,466 babies have been named Maite in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maite most popular?
Maite peaked in 2011, when 244 newborns received the name.
Is Maite a boy or girl name?
Maite is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maite rising or falling?
Maite is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Maite?
Well-known people named Maite include Maite Perroni (actor), Maite Nkoana-Mashabane (politician).