May
boy nameMay entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #609 in 1888, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
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rank today
#609
peak (1888)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #760 |
| 1890s | #854 |
| 1900s | #1062 |
| 1910s | #1883 |
| 1920s | #2279 |
| 1930s | #2325 |
| 1940s | #2859 |
| 1950s | #3333 |
| 1960s | #3380 |
| 1980s | #5373 |
| 1990s | #6636 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named May are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical May alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name May most popular?
- May peaked in 1888, reaching #609 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name May with classmates?
- May will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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