Total births
267
Unisex name · since 1997
Maui
Maui has 267 recorded births since 1997 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2017 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5566
- among boys today
- 267
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other boys
267 babies have been named Maui since 1997, making it today's #5566 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Maui has been recorded 267 times among boys since 1997, currently ranked #5566 nationally and more common than 61% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2025.
- #5566 among boys today
- 267 born since 1997
- 2010s peak decade
- 61% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Maui is currently the #5566 unisex name in America, more common than 61% of boys - 267 born since 1997, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5566
- among boys today
- 267
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other boys
Maui vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5566
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 61% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Maui was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
42 babies were named Maui in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Maui compares
267 43th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Maui's all-time total is 27% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Maui | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 267 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 23 | 22,252 |
Maui's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Maui's SSA record in two at 2014 and the more recent half accounts for 73% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 27%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2017 peak of 42, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Maui at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#5,566
Active since
1997
Maui popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Maui popularity over time - girls
122 total births recorded since 2004 (Maui as girls' name)
Maui by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Maui's strongest decade.
115 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Maui births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
46 births
- 2010s
2010s
115 births
- 2020s
2020s
101 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 115 births (43% of all-time use).
Maui by state
Where Maui concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 15 | 5.6% |
| #2 | Florida | | 5 | 1.9% |
California share of Maui's total US births 5.6%
Even split
15 of 267 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maui? ▼
Since 1997, Social Security records show 267 babies named Maui. Today it holds rank #5566 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2017, with 42 births.
When was Maui most popular? ▼
Maui was most popular in the 2010s decade with 115 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Maui most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Maui are California (15 births), Florida (5 births).
Is Maui a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Maui is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 267 births, and as a girl's name it has 122 births.
How long has the name Maui been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Maui since 1997 -- 29 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Maui? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Maurice, Mauricio, Mauro, Maury, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Maui's data
- Maui's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (115 total births) through the 2020s (101) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Mauis (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Maui
Nearby Names Like Maui
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maui
Maurice Boy
#931 136,332 births
Mauricio Boy
#631 24,225 births
Mauro Boy
#1439 6,644 births
Maury Boy
#10972 2,512 births
Maurilio Boy
#7315 737 births
Compare Maui side by side: Maui vs Maurice Maui vs Mauricio Maui vs Mauro
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Maui
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1997–2025 (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. "Maui: #5566 Unisex Name - 267 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maui. 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 Maui 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 June 2026.