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Maude Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Maude

"A female given name from French; a variant of Maud. This is the most common spelling in English-speaking regions."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 1888 👥 45,841 in US
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Meaning
A female given name from French; a variant of Maud. This is the most common spelling in English-speaking regions.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
45,841
Life Path
Number 8

📖 What Does Maude Mean?

Maude is a surname, and also a feminine given name, and may refer to:

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Maude is a surname, and also a feminine given name, and may refer to:…

Root Element
Maude
Core Meaning
"A female given name from French; a variant of Maud. This is the most common spelling in English-speaking regions."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Maude

M 4
A 1
U 3
D 4
E 5
SUM 8
8
Life Path
Power & Ambition
9
Soul Urge
Compassion & Idealism
8
Personality
Power & Ambition

Life Path 8 — Power & Ambition: Goal-driven, authoritative, and business-minded.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male0%
♀ Female100%

Based on 45,841 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 45,841
Peak year 1888 (1,406)
First recorded 1880
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Female
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Maude" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A female given name from French; a variant of Maud. This is the most common spelling in English-speaking regions.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~45,841 people named Maude in the US. Peaked in 1888 with 1,406 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Maude?

The Life Path number for Maude is 8, associated with Power & Ambition. Soul Urge: 9. Personality: 8.

Is Maude a boy or girl name?

Maude is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Maude in the US?

Approximately 45,841 people in the United States are named Maude. The name peaked in 1888 with 1,406 recorded uses.

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