Maye Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Maye is a variant of Mae, meaning 'beloved' or 'bitter'.
Meaning of the Name Maye
Maye is a variant spelling of the name Mae, which is derived from the English word for the month of May. It is often given to girls born in this month or to symbolize the blossoming of new beginnings. Maye can also be seen as a short form of the name Mary, which has biblical origins and means 'beloved' or 'bitter'. The name Maye has a sweet and feminine sound.
Popularity of the Name Maye
The popularity for the name Maye peaked in popularity in the year 1921 with 58 births, which ranked number 1,888 out of 9,727 unique names for that year. Maye had the most female births in 1921 with 58, which ranked number 969 out of 5,870 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Maye has increased over the last ten years from 10 births to 11 births, an increase of 10.00%. Among females, Maye has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 11 births, an increase of 10.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Maye
- 10 Year Trend of Maye: 10.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Maye: 10.00%
Popularity of Maye by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Maye. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Maye in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Maye is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Maye
- Total Births of Maye: 11 (0.96%)
- Female Births of Maye: 11 (0.96%)
Given the upward trend of Maye over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.96% increase in total births, for a total of 11 births in 2024. For Females, births for Maye have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 11 female births in 2024, an increase of 0.96%.