Mayme
girl nameMayme entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #126 in 1885, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#126
peak (1885)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #132 |
| 1890s | #182 |
| 1900s | #260 |
| 1910s | #364 |
| 1920s | #558 |
| 1930s | #883 |
| 1940s | #1649 |
| 1950s | #3005 |
| 1960s | #4433 |
| 1970s | #6229 |
| 1980s | #8620 |
| 1990s | #10233 |
| 2000s | #12740 |
| 2010s | #13422 |
| 2020s | #11917 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Mayme are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mayme alive today was born around 1909, making them about 116 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mayme in 2025?
- Mayme is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Mayme most popular?
- Mayme peaked in 1885, reaching #126 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Mayme with classmates?
- Mayme will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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