Mae
Peaked at #52 nationally in 1892, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Mae has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Mae — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#52
in 1892
Current rank
#530
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Mae reached its peak popularity for girls in 1892, ranking #52 nationally with 1,101 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #686 (2014) to #530 (2024) — a 23% improvement.
As of 2024, Mae ranks #530 nationally for girls, with 574 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #530 | 574 |
| 2023 | #506 | 599 |
| 2022 | #511 | 614 |
| 2021 | #504 | 620 |
| 2020 | #574 | 511 |
| 2019 | #549 | 556 |
| 2018 | #553 | 561 |
| 2017 | #640 | 461 |
Mae — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#790
in 1909
Last ranked
#13425
in 2023
Years tracked
57
1885–2023
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1885, Mae reached its peak popularity for boys in 1909, ranking #790 nationally with 14 babies given the name that year.
Mae hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2023, when it stood at #13425.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #13,425 | 5 |
| 1958 | #3,784 | 6 |
| 1957 | #3,440 | 7 |
| 1955 | #2,893 | 9 |
| 1952 | #3,597 | 6 |
| 1950 | #2,937 | 8 |
| 1949 | #3,561 | 6 |
| 1947 | #2,792 | 9 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Mae most popular?
Mae was most popular in 1892, when it ranked #52 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Mae becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Mae?
At least 114,841 babies have been recorded with the name Mae in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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