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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Maitland — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Maite|Maitreya
ScottishBoy→ Stable

Maitland

MAYT-lund · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13317 in 2020

Peak: #13317 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13317 in 2020

Peak: #13317 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)19942020

Rank #13317 · Falling since 1994

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Maitland scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ScottishPlace NameClassicStrong2-syllableSurnameTerritorialMasculineTraditionalGeography
Character
steadfast loyaltyquiet confidencemeasured wisdomgrounded strengththoughtful resolve
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Maitlands

talentedadaptableboldcharismaticathletic
STRONG
High confidence

Maitland is a Scottish boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Maitland at a Glance
Meaning:From the Scottish place name, derived from Old English 'mal' (meeting place) and 'land' (territory). Historically a surname from Maitland, Berwickshire.
Language root:Old English · Scottish
Peak rank:#13317 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Maitland Ward
Actress
Maitland Wright
Football player
Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Works well with
Ashton◈Landon◈Emerson◈Avery◈Parker◈Quinn◈Riley◈Devon◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Maitland · Overview
Summary

Maitland is a Scottish boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 4/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Strong character
Maitland carries a grounded, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
maitland.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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