Maple

At a Glance: Name: Maple – Meaning: named after the maple tree – Origin: English (surname from the noun "maple") – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: MAY-pəl

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Maple is named after the maple tree. It's English in origin, a surname that comes straight from the noun "maple." If you like a name that points to something you can see out the window, this one does that plainly.

Meaning & Origin of Maple

Meaning: Named after the maple tree.

Origin: English (surname from the noun "maple").

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Maple

Phonetic: MAY-pəl   IPA: /ˈmeɪpəl/

Popularity of Maple

Maple's highest U.S. Social Security ranking was #957 in 1902, when 14 babies were given the name. In 2024 it ranked #1188, with 199 babies, so it sits lower on the list than at its peak but is given to more children.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1896–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Maple mean?

Named after the maple tree. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Maple)

How do you pronounce Maple?

Maple is pronounced MAY-pəl (IPA: /ˈmeɪpəl/).

Is Maple a popular name right now?

Maple peaked at #957 in 1902 and is ranked #1188 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1896–2024.)

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