Maple

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Pronounced MAY-pul /ˈmeɪ.pəl/High

Meaning: The maple tree; from Old English mapultreow (maple tree), from mapulder (maple)High

In 30 seconds: A sweet botanical name drawn from the maple tree — the source of maple syrup, Canada's national symbol, and one of autumn's most spectacular displays. A rare nature name with an immediately warm, comforting association.

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Origin HighEnglish

MeaningThe maple tree; from Old English mapultreow (maple tree), from mapulder (maple)

U.S. rank (2025)#1092 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births221 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,276

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maple comes from Old English mapultreow (maple tree), from mapulder or mapuldor. The maple is one of North America's most characteristic trees, celebrated for its brilliant autumn foliage and its sap used to produce maple syrup.

Maple is an unusual botanical given name that has been used sparingly in the U.S. for over a century. It ranked #1188 for girls in 2024, rising with the botanical name trend alongside Magnolia, Lavender, and Briar.

Did you know? The maple leaf appears on the Canadian flag, but Canada's love affair with the maple tree began with indigenous peoples: maple syrup production was practiced by First Nations for millennia before Europeans arrived, and the techniques were adopted wholesale by colonists.

Overall data confidence 96%

Behind the Name — Maple — Old English etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

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Nicknames

MapeMae

Famous Bearers

★Maple Batalia (1992-2011)
Indo-Canadian model and actress whose murder drew national attention

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maple mean?

Maple means 'the maple tree,' from Old English mapultreow. The maple is celebrated for its autumn foliage and maple syrup.

How do you pronounce Maple?

It's said MAY-pul — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maple a boy or girl name?

Maple is used primarily as a girls' name.

How popular is Maple?

Maple ranked #1188 for U.S. girls in 2024.