US Popularity:12434
Origin:British
Meaning:Child of Matthew
Once a British surname that honored ancestry, Mayes is capturing the hearts of parents seeking a blissful-sounding masculine name for their little one. Stemming from May, Mayes is believed to mean “child of Matthew” and originally served as a patronymic surname. Mayes could also be a form of maize, a cereal plant that yields oh-so-tasty corn on the cob, or refer to the month of May. From its British roots to its rustic farming roots, Mayes is a handsome all-rounder for a baby born any time of the year.

Mayes Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Mayes is currently #12434 in U.S. births
Boy:Mayes is currently #5303 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#12434
in 2022
+ 2712
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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