How Many People Are Named Maple?

Complete statistics for the name Maple: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Maple
Rare
English

Maple means 'hard wood' and it's very rare, with only 1 in 154,638 Americans sharing this unique name. That's just 2,134 people in the US today, making it stand out even more.

~4,358
Living in US
1 in 76,055
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Hard wood
🌐
Origin
English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Resilient Determined
2
Life Path Number

Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,134
Worldwide Bearers
#158,018
Global Rank
🇯🇲 Jamaica
23
🇳🇿 New Zealand
17
🇮🇳 India
13
🇹🇭 Thailand
10
🇸🇬 Singapore
10
🇦🇺 Australia
8
🇳🇬 Nigeria
6
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
5
🇿🇦 South Africa
3
🇻🇳 Vietnam
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,134 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 45
1,698
Would be under 30 (55%)
51
Would be 30–60 (2%)
1,311
Would be over 60 (43%)

All 3,060 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
99
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Maple Through the Generations

People named Maple tend to skew older, with a significant portion over 60, despite being a relatively modern name. In fact, 43% of those bearing the name are over 60, which might seem unusual for a rising trend. The peak year for Maple was 2024, with 199 births, indicating a recent surge in popularity among parents looking for a fresh, yet classic choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 193
Louisiana 120
Mississippi 102
Texas 86
Arkansas 64
Alabama 61
Michigan 57
New York 56
Washington 55
Colorado 44

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Maple's English roots

📄 About the Name Maple

How Many People Have the Name Maple?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,358 people in the United States currently share the name Maple. That works out to roughly 1 in every 76,055 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Maple a Common or Rare Name?

Maple is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Maple Mean?

Maple means "hard wood" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Maple in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Maple Most Popular?

The name Maple reached peak popularity in 2024, with 199 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Maple?

Approximately 4,358 people named Maple live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,358. That works out to roughly 1 in 76,055 Americans.

Is Maple a rare name?

Maple is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 76,055 Americans has this name.

What does the name Maple mean?

Maple means "hard wood" and comes from English origins.

Is Maple more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Maple are male and 100% are female.

When was Maple most popular?

Maple peaked in 2024 with 199 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US4,358
All-Time Births4,358
1 in X1 in 76,055
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age45
Peak Year2024
World Rank#158,018
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.