Is Maud a boy's or girl's name?

Maud is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 31 recorded births.

When was Maud most popular?

Maud reached its peak popularity in 1886 with 478 births that year. It is currently ranked #14595 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Maud?

Maud is currently ranked #14595 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 13,159 babies since 1880.

Maud

An uncommon Germanic pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysGermanicRising fast Also a pet name

#14595▲ 98in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A female given name from the Germanic languages.

Maud is a girl's and boy's baby name of Germanic origin, an ancient form of Matilda, meaning 'mighty in battle' from the Old German elements maht (might) and hild (battle). It carries medieval gravitas in just four letters.

Maud was borne by the Holy Roman Empress Matilda (1102–1167), daughter of Henry I of England, who fought for her right to the English throne. Alfred Lord Tennyson immortalized the name in his 1855 poem Maud. After a long quiet period, Maud is returning as parents rediscover Victorian names with backbone.

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Popularity Over Time

Maud has 107+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1880.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Maud
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	12	#14644	▼
2010s	22	#16641	▲
2000s	12	#15069	▼
1990s	16	#14226	—
1980s	17	#10904	▼
1970s	35	#6029	▼
1960s	73	#5446	▼
1950s	134	#3485	▼
1940s	205	#2103	▼
1930s	442	#1162	▼
1920s	1,240	#665	▼
1910s	1,629	#434	▼
1900s	1,836	#243	▼
1890s	3,285	#138	▼
1880s	4,201	#76	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(107 years, 1880–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Maud
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	6	#14595	0
2022	6	#14693	+1 (20.0%)
2018	5	#17292	0
2017	5	#17527	-1 (-16.7%)
2014	6	#15879	0
2013	6	#15864	-1 (-14.3%)
2002	7	#13132	+2 (40.0%)
2001	5	#17006	0
1997	5	#15253	-1 (-16.7%)
1996	6	#12874	+1 (20.0%)
1991	5	#14551	-1 (-16.7%)
1987	6	#10723	+1 (20.0%)
1986	5	#12093	-1 (-16.7%)
1984	6	#9895	-2 (-25.0%)
1974	8	#6628	-1 (-11.1%)
1973	9	#5869	+1 (12.5%)
1972	8	#6335	-2 (-20.0%)
1970	10	#5285	+1 (11.1%)
1969	9	#5314	+2 (28.6%)
1968	7	#6022	+2 (40.0%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Maud as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Maud has also been given to 31 boys in the U.S. since 1881.

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Total births

1881

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Frequently Asked

Can Maud be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Maud is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #14595. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Maud has two lives

Maud, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1880–2024) · Methodology