Maudine Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAWD-een //mɔːˈdiːn//

Origin: French; Latin

Meaning: French: Little warrior; Latin: Strength

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Maudine is derived from the Old French name 'Mahaut,' which itself is a diminutive of 'Matilda,' originating from the Germanic elements 'maht' meaning 'might' or 'strength' and 'hild' meaning 'battle.' The name Matilda was introduced to England by the Normans in the 11th century, following the Norman Conquest of 1066. Over time, Mahaut evolved into various forms across different languages, including Matilda in English and Maud in Middle English.

The transition into English saw the name take on various adaptations, with Maudine emerging as a feminine variant that reflects the linguistic shifts of the medieval period. Historically, the name Maudine can be associated with notable figures such as Matilda of Flanders, the wife of William the Conqueror, and Matilda of England, the daughter of Henry I, who was a significant figure in the civil war known as The Anarchy during the 12th century.

The name gained further prominence through the literary works of the Middle Ages, where characters named Maud or Matilda often embodied themes of strength and resilience. The name's presence in historical texts and its association with royal lineage contributed to its enduring legacy.

Culturally, Maudine carries connotations of nobility and strength, reflective of its roots in the meanings of its Germanic components. The name has been used in various forms of literature and art, often symbolizing a strong female character.

Additionally, the diminutive 'Maud' has been historically significant, appearing in various medieval texts and serving as a popular name in its own right. Overall, Maudine encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural significance, rooted deeply in the historical narratives of strength and nobility.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Maudine was first seen in the United States in 1896.

Maudine has ranked as high as #2001 nationally, which occurred in 1925, and has been most popular in Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Maudine has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Maudine is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Maudine was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Maudine.

Year Total Births Girl
1962 5 5
1961 6 6
1960 9 9
1959 5 5
1958 8 8
1957 12 12
1956 6 6
1955 5 5
1954 5 5
1953 11 11
1952 6 6
1951 11 11
1950 12 12
1949 10 10
1948 15 15
1947 14 14
1946 17 17
1945 18 18
1944 18 18
1943 24 24
1942 19 19
1941 21 21
1940 18 18
1939 22 22
1938 27 27
1937 29 29
1936 20 20
1935 24 24
1934 34 34
1933 24 24
1932 35 35
1931 37 37
1930 38 38
1929 33 33
1928 37 37
1927 36 36
1926 32 32
1925 48 48
1924 42 42
1923 44 44
1922 33 33
1921 34 34
1920 35 35
1919 29 29
1918 28 28
1917 27 27
1916 17 17
1915 17 17
1914 16 16
1913 24 24
1912 10 10
1911 6 6
1909 8 8
1908 5 5
1906 5 5
1904 7 7
1903 5 5
1901 5 5
1896 5 5

Top States for Maudine (1950)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
MS 5
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