Declining since 2021, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Maize since 2002
Babies named Maize per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18 | 0 |
| 2010s | 65 | 37 |
| 2020s | 113 | 68 |
Meaning & origin
Maize is a modern English word name drawn from the cereal grain, and it first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2002. Over two decades, its usage has remained sparse but grew steadily until reaching its peak rank of 6,546 in 2022. Since then, the name has been on a slight decline, dropping in rank in each subsequent year. Unlike many nature-inspired names, Maize has not been concentrated in any particular region, as its top state records are few and scattered. Its appeal lies in the contemporary trend of using simple, earthy vocabulary words as given names, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking something offbeat yet familiar.
Maize is a modern coinage taken directly from the English word for the grain, which entered English via Spanish maíz from Taíno mahís. As a given name, it first appeared in the United States in the early 2000s, part of a trend of nature-inspired and word names. Its usage remains rare and is not tied to any particular cultural or linguistic tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maze, Mazy
Sibling names for Maize
Names that share Maize's style, for a brother or sister.
