Mae
Mae is a vintage name of English origin, derived as a variant of May, referencing the spring month named after Maia, the Roman goddess of growth. It has a sweet, old-fashioned charm with a crisp, simple sound that feels both timeless and fresh.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 600. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 337
- 2012: 373
- 2013: 419
- 2014: 413
- 2015: 513
- 2016: 535
- 2017: 461
- 2018: 561
- 2019: 556
- 2020: 511
- 2021: 622
- 2022: 614
- 2023: 599
- 2024: 578
- 2025: 594
- 2026 (projected): 600
Good to Know
- •Only three letters but feels complete as a standalone name
- •Easy to spell and pronounce with no confusion
- •Works beautifully as both a first name and middle name
- •Has experienced a modern revival after decades of quiet use
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Famous People
Mae West
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Mae Jemison
Astronaut and first African American woman in space
Mae Whitman
Actress
Mae Murray
Silent film actress
Statistics
114,835
Total births since 1880
1918
Peak year
Discovery
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