Mao
girl nameMao entered the US charts in 1980, peaked at #4286 in 1983, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1980–2025
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rank today
#4286
peak (1983)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #5909 |
| 1990s | #8017 |
| 2000s | #14079 |
| 2010s | #14118 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Mao are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mao alive today was born around 1991, making them about 34 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mao in 2025?
- Mao is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Mao most popular?
- Mao peaked in 1983, reaching #4286 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Mao with classmates?
- Mao will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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