Mae
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: May; Pearl
Background: The name Mae originates from the Old French name 'Mai,' which refers to the month of May. This term further derives from the Latin 'maius,' which is associated with the Roman goddess Maia, often linked to spring and fertility. Additionally, Mae is sometimes considered a diminutive of the name 'Margaret,' meaning 'pearl.'
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#336
Total births
114,841
Most popular decade
1910s
(64,902 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+156 ranks)
Years in Top 100
41
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.5% male
99.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1885
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #936
- Peak year
- 1926
- Peak year births
- 24
- Peak rank
- #1,515
- Most recent year
- 2023
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #12,230
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 344
- First year rank
- #71
- Peak year
- 1918
- Peak year births
- 2,756
- Peak rank
- #95
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 574
- Recent rank
- #530
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).