A 1890s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Maudie since 1880
Babies named Maudie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Maudie's real moment was 1899.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 447 |
| 1890s | 1,200 |
| 1900s | 1,626 |
| 1910s | 2,659 |
| 1920s | 2,628 |
| 1930s | 1,481 |
| 1940s | 900 |
| 1950s | 438 |
| 1960s | 177 |
| 1970s | 91 |
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 57 |
| 2020s | 56 |
Meaning & origin
Maudie is a vintage feminine name that has seen renewed interest in the 21st century. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1880 and reached its peak popularity in 1899, ranking 9457 that year. After decades of obscurity, the name has been steadily rising since 2009, likely influenced by the 2016 biopic 'Maudie' about folk artist Maud Lewis. Despite its low current usage (1 in 160727 babies in 2025), Maudie carries a nostalgic charm reminiscent of its peak decade, the 1890s. Its revival trend suggests it is being rediscovered by parents seeking an old-fashioned yet fresh name.
Maudie is a pet form of Maud, a vernacular English version of the Norman French name Mahaut, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Mathilde. Matilda was introduced to England by the Normans and became a royal name during the Norman period. The diminutive Maudie gained independent use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially in English-speaking countries. Its popularity peaked in 1899 at rank 9457, then declined sharply.
Where Maudie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maud, Maude, Maudie
Sibling names for Maudie
Names that share Maudie's style, for a brother or sister.
