Mayer
boy name#1886 in 2025Mayer entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1750 in 2021, ranks #1886 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1912–2025
#1886
rank today
#1750
peak (2021)
83
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2846 |
| 1920s | #3244 |
| 1930s | #2853 |
| 1940s | #2895 |
| 1950s | #2531 |
| 1960s | #2814 |
| 1970s | #2934 |
| 1980s | #2858 |
| 1990s | #2721 |
| 2000s | #2832 |
| 2010s | #2253 |
| 2020s | #1839 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Mayer has been most popular in New York, New Jersey, Texas.
Living bearers
About 2,300 people named Mayer are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mayer alive today was born around 2006, making them about 19 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mayer in 2025?
- Mayer ranks #1886 among US boy names in 2025, with 83 babies given the name.
- When was the name Mayer most popular?
- Mayer peaked in 2021, reaching #1750 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Mayer with classmates?
- Mayer will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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