Mayda
girl nameMayda entered the US charts in 1920, peaked at #2699 in 1953, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1920–2025
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rank today
#2699
peak (1953)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4730 |
| 1930s | #3800 |
| 1940s | #3612 |
| 1950s | #3933 |
| 1960s | #4879 |
| 1970s | #5217 |
| 1980s | #6089 |
| 1990s | #8200 |
| 2000s | #13145 |
| 2010s | #12511 |
| 2020s | #14336 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Mayda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mayda alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mayda in 2025?
- Mayda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Mayda most popular?
- Mayda peaked in 1953, reaching #2699 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Mayda with classmates?
- Mayda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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