Total births
1,153
Girls' name · since 1896
Maudine
Since 1896, U.S. Social Security records show 1,153 babies named Maudine, peaking in 1925. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,153
- total births
- 1896–1962
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1,153 girls have been named Maudine since 1896, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Maudine has 1,153 recorded births among girls since 1896, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1896 to 1962.
- 1,153 total births
- 1896–1962 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,153 girls have been named Maudine since 1896, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1962.
- 1,153
- total births
- 1896–1962
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Maudine was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
48 babies were named Maudine in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Maudine's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Maudine splits its recorded history at 1933: 39% of all births land in the more recent half, 61% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1896 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1925 peak of 48 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Maudine at a glance
Last recorded 1962Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1896
Maudine popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1896–1962
- Peak year (1925)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Maudine by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Maudine's strongest decade.
374 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Maudine births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 35
1900s
35 births
- 1910s
1910s
174 births
- 1920s
1920s
374 births
- 1930s
1930s
290 births
- 1940s
1940s
174 births
- 1950s 81
1950s
81 births
- 1960s 20
1960s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 374 births (32% of all-time use).
How Maudine compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Maudine's total volume
Maudine vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Maudine by state
Where Maudine concentrates geographically, total births since 1896
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 147 | 12.7% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 76 | 6.6% |
| #3 | Mississippi | | 58 | 5.0% |
| #4 | Arkansas | | 20 | 1.7% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 16 | 1.4% |
| #6 | Oklahoma | | 12 | 1.0% |
Texas share of Maudine's total US births 12.7%
Even split
147 of 1,153 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maudine? ▼
Maudine has been given to 1,153 babies in the U.S. since 1896, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1962. 48 babies were born in 1925, its single highest year.
When was Maudine most popular? ▼
Maudine was most popular in the 1920s decade with 374 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
Where is Maudine most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Maudine are Texas (147 births), Alabama (76 births), Mississippi (58 births).
How long has the name Maudine been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Maudine since 1896 -- 67 years through the most recent 1962 data.
What names are similar to Maudine? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Maureen, Maude, Maura, Maud, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Maudine's data
- Maudine's decade-level peak was the 1920s (374 total births); usage has since declined to 20 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Maudines (147 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Maudine
Nearby Names Like Maudine
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maudine
Maureen Girl
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Maude Girl
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Maura Girl
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Maud Girl
#13477 13,159 births
Maudie Girl
#10279 11,851 births
Compare Maudine side by side: Maudine vs Maureen Maudine vs Maude Maudine vs Maura
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1896–1962 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Maudine: Baby Name Since 1896 - 1,153 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maudine. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Maudine draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.