Mayer

Mayer is a boy'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 88 boys in the United States.

Mayer at a glance

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

About the name Mayer

Mayer 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, Mayer first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1757 in 2021, and in 2024 88 babies received the name — 2,462 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mayer in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#1757 in 2021
Peak year
2021
Babies named Mayer in 2024
88
Total since 1880
2,462

Mayer in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#2943 in 1999
Babies named Mayer in 2022
6
Total since 1996
26

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mayer mean?

The meaning of Mayer 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 Mayer a boy or girl name?

Mayer is a boy name. In 2024, 88 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mayer?

Mayer comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Mayer?

Mayer first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #1757 in 2021, and 88 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].