Holding steady.
Popularity of Maudell since 1904
Babies named Maudell per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Maudell's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 22 |
| 1910s | 119 |
| 1920s | 173 |
| 1930s | 93 |
| 1940s | 64 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
A rare elaboration of Maud, the name Maudell saw its highest recorded usage in 1912, though it never broke into the top tier of popularity. Its trajectory indicates stability at low usage, with no recent revival. The name reflects the early 20th-century fashion for feminine forms ending in -ell, such as Othell or Ardell, but remained far less common than names like Ethel or Mildred. The lack of prominent top states suggests a scattered use across the country rather than regional concentration. Today, Maudell is an unusual choice that carries a distinctly vintage feel, evoking the era of its peak a century ago.
Maudell is a rare elaboration of the name Maud, itself a medieval English vernacular form of Matilda. The suffix -ell (or -elle) was sometimes used to create feminine diminutives. The name saw modest use in the United States during the early 20th century, peaking in 1912, but has since become uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maudie
Sibling names for Maudell
Names that share Maudell's style, for a brother or sister.
