Rising since 1992, #1,092 for girls today.
Popularity of Maple since 1896
Babies named Maple per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 12 |
| 1900s | 67 |
| 1910s | 192 |
| 1920s | 325 |
| 1930s | 240 |
| 1940s | 231 |
| 1950s | 190 |
| 1960s | 65 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 109 |
| 2010s | 748 |
| 2020s | 1,061 |
Meaning & origin
Maple entered the U.S. naming record in 1896, but remained a low-frequency choice for decades. As of 2025, it ranks 1,092 with 1 in 7,273 newborns receiving the name. Its popularity has been steadily rising since 1992, and it reached its peak rank in 2025. The name is especially favored in New Hampshire, Colorado, and Washington, reflecting a regional affinity for nature-inspired names. Maple fits into the broader trend of botanical names that have gained traction in the 2020s, offering a sweet and earthy alternative to more common tree names like Willow or Hazel.
Maple is taken from the name of the maple tree, derived from Old English mapel or mapultreow. It was a rare given name until the late 19th century and has seen a resurgence in the 21st century, aligning with the trend of nature-inspired names.
Where Maple is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: May, Mae, Maple
Sibling names for Maple
Names that share Maple's style, for a brother or sister.
