Mayo
boy nameMayo entered the US charts in 1893, peaked at #768 in 1893, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1893–2025
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rank today
#768
peak (1893)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #782 |
| 1900s | #1101 |
| 1910s | #1254 |
| 1920s | #1362 |
| 1930s | #1601 |
| 1940s | #2046 |
| 1950s | #2311 |
| 1960s | #3030 |
| 1970s | #4469 |
| 1980s | #5218 |
| 1990s | #6588 |
| 2000s | #11183 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Mayo are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mayo alive today was born around 1933, making them about 92 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mayo in 2025?
- Mayo is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Mayo most popular?
- Mayo peaked in 1893, reaching #768 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Mayo with classmates?
- Mayo will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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