Maud
4 countries#598 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Maud was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
37,795 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #598 · peaked in 1981 with 1,471 births
Most common in: Paris, Rhône, Seine-Maritime, Hauts-de-Seine, Yvelines
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
13,190 births recorded 1880–2024 · peaked in 1886 with 483 births
Most common in: Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia, Kentucky
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
181 births recorded 1996–2024 · peaked in 2014 with 13 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
178 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2499 · peaked in 2014 with 13 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 2024–2024 · peaked in 2024 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Maud’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #139 | — |
| 2004 | #178 | ↓39 |
| 2005 | #202 | ↓24 |
| 2006 | #130 | ↑72 |
| 2007 | #154 | ↓24 |
| 2008 | #192 | ↓38 |
| 2009 | #284 | ↓92 |
| 2010 | #311 | ↓27 |
| 2011 | #346 | ↓35 |
| 2012 | #355 | ↓9 |
| 2013 | #429 | ↓74 |
| 2014 | #468 | ↓39 |
| 2015 | #408 | ↑60 |
| 2016 | #543 | ↓135 |
| 2017 | #486 | ↑57 |
| 2018 | #502 | ↓16 |
| 2019 | #565 | ↓63 |
| 2020 | #654 | ↓89 |
| 2021 | #682 | ↓28 |
| 2022 | #598 | ↑84 |
Frequently asked questions about Maud
Is Maud a popular name?
Yes — Maud currently ranks #598 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Maud more common for boys or girls?
Maud is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Maud most popular?
Maud peaked in 1981 in France, with 1,471 recorded births that year.
Is Maud rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Maud’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #805 in 1900 to #598 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Maud?
At least 51,166 babies have been recorded with the name Maud across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Maud popular in more than one country?
Yes — Maud appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.