NAME PROFILE
Mayer
Mayer is a name of German origin meaning 'mayor' or 'leader.' It conveys a sense of authority and responsibility, often associated with individuals who are natural leaders, inspiring others with their vision and guidance.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,613 |
| Gender | Male (66% / 34%) |
| Peak year | 2021 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1915 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 77%NJ — 16%TX — 4%CA — 2%AZ — 1%
Notable People
Mayer Hawthorne (Singer-songwriter) · Mayer Amschel Rothschild (Founder of the Rothschild banking dynasty) · Mayer S. Schreiber (Physicist) · Mayer Katz (Artist) · Mayer M. Fishman (Sociologist)
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