Maude
Maude is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Battle-mighty or strength in battle.
Origin and history
Maude is a vintage feminine name of Germanic origin that developed through Old French as a form of Matilda. It enjoyed immense popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States before declining. Today, it is considered a classic, antique name experiencing a modest stylistic revival.
Popularity in the United States
45,754 babies in the United States have been named Maude since 1880. It ranks #627 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1910.
States where it is most popular
- NC (11.7 %)
- VA (8.3 %)
- GA (7.6 %)
- TN (6.1 %)
- SC (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11,454 |
| 1890-1900 | 11,304 |
| 1900-1910 | 7,142 |
| 1910-1920 | 6,713 |
| 1920-1930 | 4,536 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,810 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,062 |
| 1950-1960 | 647 |
| 1960-1970 | 302 |
| 1970-1980 | 145 |
| 1980-1990 | 109 |
| 1990-2000 | 95 |
| 2000-2010 | 86 |
| 2010-2019 | 158 |
| 2020-2029 | 191 |
Famous people named Maude
- Maude Adams: Actress, Stage Performer
- Maude Apatow: Actress
Nicknames
Maudie
Fun facts
- Maude was immensely popular in late 19th-century America, consistently ranking among the top 50 girl names during the 1880s.
- The name gained widespread cultural momentum in the 19th century due to Alfred, Lord Tennyson's famous poem 'Maud'.