Maze
Every Maze since 1922 — 543 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maze
Maze is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,469 in 2025 with 55 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1922, 543 American babies have been named Maze — about 65% boys and 35% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 79 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Maze stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maze 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 | 24 | #5,345 | 55 | #2,469 |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,733 | 38 | #3,197 |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,673 | 30 | #3,770 |
| 2022 | 29 | #4,748 | 30 | #3,741 |
| 2021 | 28 | #4,798 | 33 | #3,466 |
| 2020 | 31 | #4,414 | 30 | #3,623 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,442 | 33 | #3,466 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,450 | 11 | #7,450 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,305 | 15 | #5,970 |
| 2016 | — | — | 11 | #7,449 |
| 2015 | — | — | 14 | #6,197 |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #7,937 |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #10,354 |
| 2012 | — | — | 6 | #11,771 |
| 2011 | — | — | 5 | #13,638 |
| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #9,370 |
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| 2007 | — | — | 6 | #11,860 |
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| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #11,712 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maze in 2025?
Maze ranked #2,469 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 55 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maze?
543 babies have been named Maze in the United States since 1922, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maze most popular?
Maze peaked in 2025, when 79 newborns received the name.
Is Maze a boy or girl name?
Maze is used for both: about 35% of babies named Maze have been girls and 65% boys.
Is the name Maze rising or falling?
Maze is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.