Mae

Mae is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 574 girls in the United States.

Mae at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Mae

Mae belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Mae first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #52 in 1892, and in 2024 574 babies received the name — 114,235 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mae in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#52 in 1892
Peak year
1918
Babies named Mae in 2024
574
Total since 1880
114,235

Mae in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#268 in 2007
Babies named Mae in 2025
108
Total since 1996
2,693

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mae mean?

The meaning of Mae is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Mae a boy or girl name?

Mae is a girl name. In 2024, 574 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mae?

Mae comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Mae?

Mae first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #52 in 1892, and 574 babies were given the name in 2024.

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