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Mayme
Mayme is often considered a diminutive form of Mabel, derived from the Latin 'amabilis,' meaning 'lovable' or 'dear.' It carries a warm and affectionate connotation, evoking images of kindness and nostalgia.
Key Stats
| Total births | 10,928 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1915 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 1963 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | English, Irish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
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Top States
KY — 29%TX — 23%TN — 19%IL — 15%OK — 14%
Notable People
Mayme McCoy (American Suffragist) · Mayme C. Smith (First African American Woman to receive a degree from the University of Illinois) · Mayme L. Wiggins (American educator and philanthropist) · Mayme G. Lutz (American actress) · Mayme Wright (American civil rights activist)
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