Girl · #14,477 in 2026

Maiden

Virginity is a social construct that denotes the state of a person who has never engaged in sexual intercourse. As it is not an objective term with an operational definition, social definitions of what constitutes virginity, or the lack thereof, vary.

Current Rank
#14,477
Peak Rank
#14,553 (2014)
Total Babies
22
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2008
First Year
2015
Last Year
2014
Peak Year
#14553
Peak Rank
22
Total Count
4
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Maiden

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Virginity is a social construct that denotes the state of a person who has never engaged in sexual intercourse. As it is not an objective term with an operational definition, social definitions of what constitutes virginity, or the lack thereof, vary.

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Etymology
The word virgin comes via Old French virgine from the root form of Latin virgo , genitive virginis , meaning literally "maiden" or " virgin " The words virgino ("female virgin") and virgulo (literally "virgin person" but often used for a male virgin) are hyponyms . [ citation needed ] The Latin word likely arose by analogy with a suit of lexemes based on vireo , meaning "to be green, fresh or flourishing", mostly with botanic reference—in particular, virga meaning "strip of wood". The first known use of virgin in English is found in a Middle English manuscript held at Trinity College, Cambridg

The Story of Maiden

Maiden first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2008, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 6 Maidens were born — ranking #14,553 that year. As of 2026, Maiden ranks #14,477 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 22 Maidens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Maiden

Phonetically similar names — useful when Maiden is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Maiden

What does the name Maiden mean?
Virginity is a social construct that denotes the state of a person who has never engaged in sexual intercourse. As it is not an objective term with an operational definition, social definitions of what constitutes virginity, or the lack thereof, vary.
How popular is Maiden in 2026?
In 2026, Maiden ranks #14,477 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Maiden most popular?
Maiden reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #14,553 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Maiden a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Maiden is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Maiden?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Maiden include Avelia, Lija, Nay. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Maiden

Maiden is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 22 births in the dataset. Maiden's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #14,553. Use the chart and map above to compare Maiden's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.