Find out how popular the first name Maiden has been for the last 8 years (from 2008 to 2015) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Maiden by gender

Based on the last 8 years of data, Maiden is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2015, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Maiden.

The history of the first name Maiden

The name Maiden is an English feminine given name derived from the Old English word "mæden," which means "young unmarried woman." It is closely related to the modern English word "maiden," which also refers to an unmarried girl or young woman.

This name has its roots in the Anglo-Saxon culture of England, dating back to the 5th to 11th centuries CE. During this period, the name was likely used to refer to a young woman who was of marriageable age but had not yet entered into a union.

In ancient Anglo-Saxon texts and records, the name Maiden or variations of it, such as Maidene or Maidyn, can be found. However, it is not commonly referenced in religious scriptures or major historical works from that time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maiden can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. In this document, a woman named Maiden is listed as a landowner in the county of Suffolk.

Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Maiden. One such person was Maiden Bradley (c. 1470-1540), an English Protestant martyr who was burned at the stake during the reign of Henry VIII for her religious beliefs.

Another was Maiden Gould (c. 1600-1675), an English woman who was accused of witchcraft during the famous Salem Witch Trials in colonial Massachusetts. Although she was initially found guilty, her conviction was later overturned.

In the 19th century, Maiden Longfellow (1824-1892) was the daughter of the famous American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. She was known for her charitable work and involvement in various social causes.

Maiden Mercer (1860-1939) was an English philanthropist and social reformer who founded the Mercer's Company Mission in London, which provided housing and support for working-class women.

Lastly, Maiden Pyle (1895-1983) was an American artist and illustrator who was best known for her illustrations in children's books and magazines such as Ladies' Home Journal and Woman's Home Companion.

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