Mayme
Mayme is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Beloved, wished-for child, or pearl (depending on Mary or Margaret root).
Origin and history
Mayme is a historical diminutive of Mary or Margaret that developed as an independent given name in the late 19th century. It enjoyed significant popularity in the United States around the turn of the 20th century but is rare today. Modern parents often view it as an antique vintage classic.
Popularity in the United States
10,928 babies in the United States have been named Mayme since 1880. It ranks #1555 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2072.
States where it is most popular
- KY (20.2 %)
- TX (11.3 %)
- TN (9.1 %)
- MN (7.2 %)
- IL (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,841 |
| 1890-1900 | 2,098 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,589 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,208 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,672 |
| 1930-1940 | 641 |
| 1940-1950 | 303 |
| 1950-1960 | 157 |
| 1960-1970 | 103 |
| 1970-1980 | 76 |
| 1980-1990 | 74 |
| 1990-2000 | 45 |
| 2000-2010 | 45 |
| 2010-2019 | 47 |
| 2020-2029 | 29 |
Famous people named Mayme
- Mayme Agnew Clayton: Librarian, Collector
Fun facts
- Mayme ranked among the top 200 names for girls in the United States during the late 1880s.
- It originated as a colloquial pet name for Mary, Margaret, or Mabel before being registered as an official birth name.