Holding steady, #1,192 for girls today.
Popularity of Maite since 1968
Babies named Maite per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2011, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Maite's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 23 |
| 1970s | 105 |
| 1980s | 109 |
| 1990s | 340 |
| 2000s | 976 |
| 2010s | 1,811 |
| 2020s | 1,102 |
Meaning & origin
Maite has been in use in the United States since at least 1968, though it remained relatively rare for decades. Its popularity has grown steadily, reaching its peak rank of 1192 in 2024 and continuing into 2025 with a stable trajectory. The name is most common in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Jersey, reflecting its appeal in communities with Spanish or Basque heritage. With about 1 in every 8,328 girls receiving the name, Maite offers a distinctive yet accessible choice that carries a clear and lovely meaning of 'beloved'.
Maite is a short form of the Spanish name Maitea, derived from the Basque word 'maite' meaning 'beloved' or 'loved'. It has been used as an independent name in Spanish-speaking countries and the Basque region since the 20th century.
Where Maite is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Maite” around the world
Where Maite lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Ireland
5
babies in 2025
Quebec
7
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mai
Variants: Maïté
Sibling names for Maite
Names that share Maite's style, for a brother or sister.
