Mae
Mae: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Mae
- A female given name; popular as a middle name.
How popular is Mae?
Since 1880, 114,835 girls and 606 boys in the U.S. have been named Mae (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #52 in 1892. Its highest rank for boys was #790 in 1909. In 2025 it ranked #501 for girls, with 594 babies given the name.
Names similar to Mae
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Mae
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Mae FAQ
What does the name Mae mean?
A female given name; popular as a middle name.
How popular is the name Mae?
Since 1880, 114,835 girls and 606 boys in the U.S. have been named Mae (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #52 in 1892. Its highest rank for boys was #790 in 1909. In 2025 it ranked #501 for girls, with 594 babies given the name.
Is Mae a boy or girl name?
Mae is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 114,835 girls and 606 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.