NAME PROFILE
Mae
Mae is an English name, often thought to be derived from the name Mary, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved.' It has a sweet, simple sound and conveys warmth and friendliness, often associated with a cheerful personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 115,441 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 23%NY — 21%TX — 21%IL — 18%PA — 18%
Notable People
Mae West (Actress, *She Done Him Wrong*) · Mae Jemison (Astronaut, first African American woman in space) · Mae Whitman (Actress, *The Duff*) · Mae Lin (Fictional character from *The Last Airbender*) · Mae Nak (Legendary ghost in Thai folklore)
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