Mae

Mae is a English girl's name. A springtime name derived from the month of May. Its vintage simplicity and gentle sound have a sweet, nostalgic quality.

How popular is Mae in the United States?

In 2024, 574 girls in the United States were named Mae, making it the 530th most popular girl's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 686th a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 1918, with 2,769 births.

Records for Mae go back to 1880, and 114,841 babies have been given the name since.

What Mae means and where it comes from

A springtime name derived from the month of May. Its vintage simplicity and gentle sound have a sweet, nostalgic quality.

Mae is of English origin, described as vintage in style.

Is Mae a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 574 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Mae

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mae mean?

A springtime name derived from the month of May. Its vintage simplicity and gentle sound have a sweet, nostalgic quality.

Where does the name Mae come from?

Mae is of English origin, and is usually described as vintage in style.

How popular is Mae in the United States?

In 2024, 574 girls in the United States were named Mae, making it the 530th most popular girl's name that year.

Is Mae a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 574 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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