Find out how popular the first name Maple has been for the last 49 years (from 1975 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Maple by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Maple is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 184 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Maple.

The history of the first name Maple

The name Maple has its origins in the Old English word "mapol," which referred to the maple tree. This word, in turn, can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic "mapuraz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "mel-," meaning "honey-sweet tree." The name likely emerged as a descriptive term for someone who lived near a maple grove or worked with maple wood or syrup.

In the early Middle Ages, the name Maple was occasionally used as a surname or byname in England, reflecting a person's association with the maple tree or their place of residence near a maple grove. However, it did not gain widespread use as a given name until more recent centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of Maple as a given name dates back to the late 16th century, when a Maple Myles was born in Gloucestershire, England, in 1590. In the 17th century, a Maple Leigh was recorded in Lancashire, England, in 1632.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Maple. One of the earliest was Maple Bateman (1647-1712), an English Quaker minister and writer. Another early example is Maple Brock (1692-1768), an English landowner and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Chippenham.

In more recent times, Maple Granger (1851-1931) was a Canadian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario and was a prominent advocate for women's suffrage. Maple Couchman (1907-1992) was an American actress and vaudeville performer known for her work in the Broadway musical "George White's Scandals."

Another notable figure was Maple Leaf Gardens (1921-1999), a Canadian professional wrestler and promoter whose ring name paid homage to Canada's national symbol. Maple Edmondson (1906-1992) was an American botanist and academic who made significant contributions to the study of plant ecology and conservation.

While the name Maple is not as common as some other nature-inspired names, it has a rich history and evocative connections to the natural world, particularly in the English-speaking regions where it has been used over the centuries.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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