#5302024 rank
1918peak year
114,235babies named Mae since 1880
▲ +3%5-year trend
Mae popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Mae mean?
A spelling variant of May, the month name from the goddess Maia, also used as a pet form of Mary and Margaret. It was a turn-of-the-century favorite.
OriginEnglish
Syllables1
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, classic
Names like Mae
Same era, same vibe — if you like Mae, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Maes
- Mae West, actress
Spellings & variants
MayMaye
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