Mae
may
US Popularity:1009
Origin:British
Meaning:May; Goddess of Spring Growth; Sea of Bitterness; Drop of the sea; Beloved; Rebellious; Lovable; Pearl
Mae is a feminine name that acts as a respelling of May, connecting your little one to a lovely spring month. Signifying the beginning of the summertime and the onset of long and playful days, Mae is a name that beams with sunshine. Most often given to British girls, this lively title actually has Latin and Roman origins, connecting baby to the Goddess Maia and the embodiment of growth. What bundle of joy wouldn't want this sprinkle of heavenly magic dashed through their name? Mae can also come from the Hebrew name Mary, which can mean anything from "sea of bitterness" and "drop of the sea" to "beloved" and "rebellious." Mae can also serve as an adorable nickname for the English monikers Mabel, meaning "lovable" and Margaret, meaning "pearl." This can give your little one plenty of inspiration throughout their life. Let baby blossom with a name like Mae, and they'll undoubtedly live a full and vibrant life. With baby Mae by your side, you're sure to feel the glowing warmth of the summer sun all year round.
Famous People Named Mae
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Mae JemisonAstronaut
- Mae WestActress
Mae Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Mae is currently #148 on The Bump
Girl:Mae is currently #104 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Mae is currently #1009 in U.S. births
Girl:Mae is currently #506 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#506
in 2023
+ 5
from 2022
Sources
British Museum, What's in a name? Months of the year, December 2017
Online Etymology Dictionary, May, August 2023
Britannica, Maia, Roman goddess
Abarim Publications, The name Mary: Summary
Behind the Name, Mary January 2022
Online Etymology Dictionary, Mabel August 2023
Ancestry, Margaret Family History
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