Maple
Maple is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Refers to the maple tree or wood.
Origin and history
Maple is an English botanical name derived from the tree species, ultimately originating from the Old English word 'mæpel'. Historically uncommon, it has seen a noticeable surge in U.S. popularity during the 2020s alongside other nature-inspired names. It offers a warm, vintage, and earthy aesthetic for modern parents.
Popularity in the United States
3,281 babies in the United States have been named Maple since 1880. It ranks #3107 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1170.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.3 %)
- LA (8.4 %)
- MS (7.2 %)
- TX (6.7 %)
- WA (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 12 |
| 1900-1910 | 67 |
| 1910-1920 | 192 |
| 1920-1930 | 325 |
| 1930-1940 | 240 |
| 1940-1950 | 231 |
| 1950-1960 | 190 |
| 1960-1970 | 65 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 15 |
| 1990-2000 | 16 |
| 2000-2010 | 109 |
| 2010-2019 | 748 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,061 |
Famous people named Maple
- Maple Bateman: Celebrity relative
Fun facts
- While used sporadically in early American records, Maple has seen a distinct surge in popularity in the 2020s as modern parents lean toward nature names.
- The name stems from the Old English word 'mæpel', which has designated the iconic hardwood tree for over a millennium.