Maynor
Maynor is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Strength, power, or main strength.
Origin and history
Maynor is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, traditionally derived from elements meaning strength or power. It functions as both a surname and a rare given name in the United States. While historically uncommon, U.S. birth records show steady, modest usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,076 babies in the United States have been named Maynor since 1880. It ranks #3611 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1671.
States where it is most popular
- CA (56.4 %)
- TX (20.6 %)
- FL (10.7 %)
- NY (3.4 %)
- GA (2.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 34 |
| 1990-2000 | 172 |
| 2000-2010 | 320 |
| 2010-2019 | 284 |
| 2020-2029 | 256 |
Fun facts
- Maynor originally developed as a Germanic surname (a variant of Mainor or Mainer) before being adopted as a given name.
- Though historically rare, more than 200 boys have been named Maynor in the United States since 2020.