Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Maye
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1921
Peak births
58
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Maye
How many people are named Maye?
An estimated 241 living Americans are named Maye.
How rare is Maye?
Maye is very rare among babies today, with 9 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 84.5% from its 1921 peak.
How old is the typical Maye?
The median age of a living American named Maye is approximately 18 years, with most bearers falling between 7 and 76 years old.
Is Maye still popular?
Yes — Maye is currently rising in popularity, with 9 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.8× higher than the previous decade.
1880Peak 19212025
Peak year
1921
Decline from peak
84.5%
2025
9
All-time
1,956