Maudean
A feminine name derived from the Germanic "Mahthild", meaning "mighty in battle".
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Maudean. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Maudean today is around 91 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maudean births was 1927 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maudean. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Maudean is about 91 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Maudeans were born before 1945.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Maudean. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
1927
10 babies that year
Average age
91
years old
1944 SSA rank
#5,032
Tracked since 1917
Popularity
Maudean: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maudean from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 70 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maudean by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Maudean during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Maudean
The given name Maudean is a relatively modern English name that combines the elements "Maud" and "ean". It first emerged in the late 19th century, likely as a blend of the more traditional names Maude and Deana or Deanna.
The name Maud itself is derived from the Old German name Mathilda or Mahthildis, which was composed of the elements "maht" meaning "mighty" and "hild" meaning "battle". Maud was a popular name among European royalty in the Middle Ages, such as Queen Maud of England, who ruled in the 12th century.
The suffix "ean" is a common English name ending, often used to create feminine forms of names. It has its roots in the Old English word "ina", meaning "little one" or "diminutive form". This element was added to Maud to create the more unique and distinctive name Maudean.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Maudean was Maudean Baker, an American novelist and short story writer born in 1892 in Missouri. Her works explored themes of rural life and the experiences of women in the early 20th century.
In the realm of music, Maudean Inman was a notable American country music singer and songwriter from Kentucky, born in 1923. She was known for her powerful vocals and contributions to the country music scene in the 1940s and 1950s.
Another notable figure was Maudean Lomax, an American educator and civil rights activist born in 1928 in Mississippi. She played a crucial role in desegregating schools in the South and advocating for equal educational opportunities for African American students.
In the field of sports, Maudean Colyer was a professional baseball player from Oklahoma who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League during the 1940s. She was born in 1923 and was known for her exceptional pitching skills.
Lastly, Maudean Grimes was an American artist and painter from Louisiana, born in 1934. Her vibrant and expressive works often depicted scenes of everyday life in the American South, capturing the richness of local cultures and communities.
While the name Maudean may not be as widespread as some more traditional names, it holds a unique place in history, with various individuals bearing this moniker making significant contributions across different fields and disciplines.
People
Maudean + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maudean as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Maudean: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maudean?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maudean going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Maudean a common name?
We classify Maudean as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 144 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maudean most popular?
The single biggest year for Maudean was 1927, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maudean is about 91 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Maudean a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maudean in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.