Girl
Maude
powerful battler
About Maude
Maude carries the weight of vintage authenticity that modern parents increasingly treasure. This single-syllable powerhouse has emerged from decades of obscurity to reclaim its place among stylish choices. The name possesses an old-soul quality that suggests wisdom and substance beyond years. Maude doesn't try to be cute or trendy—it simply is, with unapologetic directness. Parents who select this name often appreciate literature, history, and names with genuine heritage rather than manufactured appeal. The simplicity makes it incredibly versatile, pairing well with elaborate middle names or standing strong alone. Maude suggests someone independent-minded, intellectually curious, and comfortable marching to their own rhythm. It's a name that commands respect without demanding attention.
Popularity of the Name Maude
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #21 | |||
| 1881 | #21 | |||
| 1882 | #20 | |||
| 1883 | #22 | |||
| 1884 | #24 | |||
| 1885 | #24 | |||
| 1886 | #30 | |||
| 1887 | #31 | |||
| 1888 | #32 | |||
| 1889 | #36 | |||
| 1890 | #39 | |||
| 1891 | #44 | |||
| 1892 | #45 | |||
| 1893 | #49 | |||
| 1894 | #53 | |||
| 1895 | #56 | |||
| 1896 | #56 | |||
| 1897 | #62 | |||
| 1898 | #67 | |||
| 1899 | #66 | |||
| 1900 | #77 | #136 | ||
| 1901 | #77 | |||
| 1902 | #80 | #126 | ||
| 1903 | #83 | #148 | ||
| 1904 | #86 | |||
| 1905 | #97 | |||
| 1906 | #105 | |||
| 1907 | #112 | #144 | ||
| 1908 | #137 | #161 | ||
| 1909 | #138 | |||
| 1910 | #141 | #126 | ||
| 1911 | #145 | |||
| 1912 | #169 | |||
| 1913 | #179 | |||
| 1914 | #192 | |||
| 1915 | #214 | |||
| 1916 | #223 | |||
| 1917 | #228 | |||
| 1918 | #237 | |||
| 1919 | #246 | |||
| 1920 | #249 | |||
| 1921 | #276 | |||
| 1922 | #281 | |||
| 1923 | #298 | |||
| 1924 | #304 | |||
| 1925 | #310 | |||
| 1926 | #336 | #208 | ||
| 1927 | #368 | |||
| 1928 | #392 | |||
| 1929 | #403 | |||
| 1930 | #407 | |||
| 1931 | #439 | |||
| 1932 | #477 | |||
| 1933 | #477 | |||
| 1934 | #463 | |||
| 1935 | #481 | |||
| 1936 | #513 | |||
| 1937 | #535 | |||
| 1938 | #577 | |||
| 1939 | #577 | |||
| 1940 | #583 | |||
| 1941 | #668 | |||
| 1942 | #688 | |||
| 1943 | #740 | |||
| 1944 | #761 | |||
| 1945 | #771 | |||
| 1946 | #894 | |||
| 1947 | #882 | |||
| 1948 | #934 | |||
| 1949 | #851 | |||
| 1950 | #993 | |||
| 1980 | #618 | |||
| 1991 | #85 | |||
| 1992 | #63 | |||
| 1993 | #82 | |||
| 1994 | #63 | |||
| 1995 | #48 | |||
| 1996 | #53 | |||
| 1997 | #60 | |||
| 1998 | #47 | |||
| 1999 | #48 | |||
| 2000 | #54 | |||
| 2001 | #72 | |||
| 2002 | #78 | |||
| 2003 | #99 | |||
| 2004 | #121 | |||
| 2005 | #147 | |||
| 2006 | #178 | |||
| 2007 | #173 | |||
| 2008 | #171 | |||
| 2009 | #182 | |||
| 2010 | #172 | |||
| 2011 | #269 | |||
| 2012 | #289 | |||
| 2013 | #283 | |||
| 2014 | #376 | |||
| 2015 | #444 | |||
| 2016 | #495 | |||
| 2017 | #619 | |||
| 2018 | #617 | |||
| 2019 | #635 | |||
| 2020 | #704 | |||
| 2021 | #802 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Maude
Names Similar to Maude
Nicknames for Maude
- Maudie
- Mau
- Mimi
- Dede
Famous People Named Maude
| Maude Adams | American stage actress |
| Maude Fealy | American stage and silent film actress |
| Maude Gonne | Irish revolutionary and women's rights activist |
| Maude Farris-Luse | American supercentenarian and one of the oldest people ever recorded |
| Maude Delmont | Key witness in the Fatty Arbuckle scandal |
| Maude Miller | American sculptor |
| Maude Apatow | American actress and daughter of filmmaker Judd Apatow |
| Maude Prickett | American actress known for her TV roles in the 1950s and 1960s |
| Maude Bonney | Australian aviator |
| Maude Wood Park | American suffragette and women's rights advocate |
| Maude Eburne | Canadian-American character actress in the 1920s and 1930s |
| Maude S. Petersham | American author and illustrator of children's books |
| Maude Odell | British author and playwright |
| Maude Barlow | Canadian author and activist |
| Maude Hutchins | American novelist and short story writer |
| Maude White | Contemporary American paper-cut artist |
| Maude Rutherford | American silent film actress |
| Maude Thomas | British tennis player |
| Maude Fulton | American playwright and actress |
| Maude Lewis | Canadian folk artist |
Characters Named Maude
| Maude Findlay | Character from the TV show "Maude" |
| Maude Lebowski | Character from the film "The Big Lebowski" |
| Maude Hirst | Actress known for her role as Helga in the TV series "Vikings" |
| Maude Teller | Character from the TV series "Sons of Anarchy" |
| Maude Garrett | Character from the film "The Nightingale" |
| Maude Dawson | Character from the TV series "Downton Abbey" |
| Maude Coleman | Character from the TV series "The L Word" |
| Maude Morrison | Character from the TV series "The Simpsons" |
| Maude Flanders | Character from the TV series "The Simpsons" |
| Maude Sly | Character from the novel "Owl Service" by Alan Garner |
| Maude Eaton | Character from the novel "The Bostonians" by Henry James |
| Maude Slocum | Character from the TV series "The Andy Griffith Show" |
| Maude Tinnin | Character from the TV series "Deadwood" |
| Maude Standish | Character from the TV series "Westworld" |
| Maude Parlow | Character from the novel "The Virginian" by Owen Wister |
| Maude Maris | Character from the novel "The Belton Estate" by Anthony Trollope |
| Maude Bagshaw | Character from the film "Downton Abbey" |
| Maude Walker | Character from the TV series "Lark Rise to Candleford" |
| Maude Foster | Character from the novel "Waterland" by Graham Swift |
| Maude Mitchell | Character from the novel "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder |