Maud
From Old French Mahaut. Doublet of Matilda.
Every Maud since 1880 — 13,190 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maud
Maud is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 13,190 American babies have been named Maud. Its peak came in 1886, when 483 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the late 1800s.
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 Maud stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maud year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,648 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,701 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,299 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,533 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,882 | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,869 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,132 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,007 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,285 | — | — |
| 1965 | 11 | #4,112 | — | — |
| 1960 | 11 | #4,081 | — | — |
| 1955 | 11 | #3,714 | — | — |
| 1950 | 19 | #2,312 | — | — |
| 1945 | 21 | #1,860 | — | — |
| 1940 | 24 | #1,622 | — | — |
| 1935 | 43 | #1,065 | — | — |
| 1930 | 70 | #858 | — | — |
| 1925 | 128 | #650 | — | — |
| 1920 | 159 | #569 | — | — |
| 1915 | 182 | #458 | — | — |
| 1910 | 143 | #320 | — | — |
| 1905 | 192 | #224 | — | — |
| 1900 | 286 | #186 | — | — |
| 1895 | 305 | #145 | — | — |
| 1890 | 439 | #97 | — | — |
| 1885 | 429 | #75 | — | — |
| 1880 | 345 | #70 | — | — |
Famous people named Maud
- Maud Lewis Painter · 1903–1970
- Maud of Wales Companion · 1869–1938
- Maud Adams Actor · b. 1945
- Maud Menten Chemist · 1879–1960
- Maud Watson Tennis player · 1864–1946
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maud mean?
From Old French Mahaut. Doublet of Matilda.
How popular is the name Maud in 2025?
Maud did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Maud?
13,190 babies have been named Maud in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maud most popular?
Maud peaked in 1886, when 483 newborns received the name.
Is Maud a boy or girl name?
Maud is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maud rising or falling?
Maud is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Maud?
Well-known people named Maud include Maud Lewis (painter), Maud of Wales (companion), Maud Adams (actor).