The nameMaude
Maude is the medieval form of Matilda. It was in the American top 20 in 1882.
- Girl's name
- Norman French
Meaning
Maude comes from Matilda, from the Germanic maht, "might", and hild, "battle".
Origin
Norman French, from Germanic.
History
The Empress Matilda, who fought for the English crown in the 12th century, was often called Maud. In the United States Maude reached 20th place in 1882.
Famous people named Maude
- Maude Adams, actress
Popularity of the name Maude
Maude in the United States
Maude was most popular in the United States in the 1880s, with 11,502 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Maude. Half of all babies named Maude in the United States were born before 1900, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 29 births a year on average, against 20 in the five years before.
Maude in France
Maude was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 1,470 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Maude. Its rise began around 1946, and it peaked in 1986. Half of all babies named Maude in France were born before 1991. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 19 births a year on average, against 29 in the five years before.
Maude in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Maude
Names from the same generation as Maude, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maude mean?
Maude comes from Matilda, from the Germanic maht, "might", and hild, "battle".
What is the origin of the name Maude?
Norman French, from Germanic.
Is Maude a girl's or a boy's name?
Maude is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Maude?
In 2024, Maude was the 3706th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 41 births.
What are the variants of the name Maude?
Variants and related names of Maude include Mathilde and Matilda.
What are good sibling names for Maude?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Darcie, Marnie, Sigrid and Noemie for a sister, Oswald, Casimir, Reza and Younes for a brother.
Who are famous people named Maude?
Maude Adams, actress.