Maiden is an uncommon given name of English origin, derived from the Middle English word 'maiden', which originally referred to any young woman or girl. The term was later used as a reference to virginity or purity in religious contexts. Today, Maiden remains predominantly used as a surname rather than a first name. It has no common nicknames or variants.
The name Maiden has seen fluctuating popularity over the years, with a total of 22 babies named Maiden between 2008 and 2015. While there were no recorded births in 2009 or 2011-2013, it rebounded slightly from 2014 onwards, suggesting some consistent, albeit low-level, use of the name during this period.