How Many People Are Named Mae?

114,841

people in the United States are named Mae

1 in 2,917 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#623

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0343%

Of US population

Peak Year

1918

2,769 births

Trend

→

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: MAY
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Variant of MAY. A famous bearer was American actress Mae West (1893-1980), whose birth name was Mary.

Related & Similar Names

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⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.5%
Male
0.5%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 95.3 years old

Young (<30) 9,497
8.3%
Adult (30–60) 2,618
2.3%
Senior (>60) 102,726
89.5%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Pennsylvania 5,406
Texas 4,933
Georgia 4,763
New York 4,707
North Carolina 4,678
Mississippi 4,594
Alabama 3,780
South Carolina 3,746
Kentucky 3,084
Illinois 2,995

💡 Fun Facts About "Mae"

  • 574 babies were named Mae in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1918
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Pennsylvania

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