May
girl name#1229 in 2025May entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #57 in 1880, ranks #1229 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1229
rank today
#57
peak (1880)
183
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #60 |
| 1890s | #78 |
| 1900s | #115 |
| 1910s | #174 |
| 1920s | #227 |
| 1930s | #339 |
| 1940s | #503 |
| 1950s | #724 |
| 1960s | #1009 |
| 1970s | #1254 |
| 1980s | #1184 |
| 1990s | #1819 |
| 2000s | #2097 |
| 2010s | #1755 |
| 2020s | #1474 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, May has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 11,000 people named May are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical May alive today was born around 1918, making them about 107 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name May in 2025?
- May ranks #1229 among US girl names in 2025, with 183 babies given the name.
- When was the name May most popular?
- May peaked in 1880, reaching #57 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name May with classmates?
- May will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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