Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Mai
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1990
Peak births
254
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Millennial
Quick answers about Mai
How many people are named Mai?
An estimated 5,075 living Americans are named Mai.
How rare is Mai?
Mai is uncommon among babies today, with 55 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 78.3% from its 1990 peak.
How old is the typical Mai?
The median age of a living American named Mai is approximately 34 years, with most bearers falling between 22 and 40 years old.
Is Mai still popular?
Yes. Mai is holding steady, with 55 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Mai most common?
Mai has its strongest geographic signal in Tennessee, where it appears 32.8× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19902025
Peak year
1990
Decline from peak
78.3%
2025
55
All-time
5,677