Will my child share the name Maud with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Maud per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Maud in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Maud becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Maud is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 542 places over the last five years to #2575 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Maud a good choice for a distinctive name?

Maud is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Maud a popular baby name in the United States?

Maud does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2575

Maud

Maud is a distinctive choice, ranked #2575 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Maud in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2575

About the Name Maud

Maud is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 542 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1843 in 2003 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Maud is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.