Mayo
Mayo is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Plain of yew trees.
Origin and history
Mayo is a masculine name of Irish and English origins, historically used both as a surname derived from the Irish region County Mayo and as a rare given name. In the United States, it enjoyed modest usage during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it remains an uncommon vintage choice.
Popularity in the United States
1,236 babies in the United States have been named Mayo since 1880. It ranks #3462 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- LA (54.2 %)
- NC (16.9 %)
- TX (16.9 %)
- GA (11.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 16 |
| 1900-1910 | 30 |
| 1910-1920 | 218 |
| 1920-1930 | 302 |
| 1930-1940 | 197 |
| 1940-1950 | 139 |
| 1950-1960 | 126 |
| 1960-1970 | 77 |
| 1970-1980 | 55 |
| 1980-1990 | 45 |
| 1990-2000 | 21 |
| 2000-2010 | 10 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Mayo
- Mayo Smith: Baseball Manager, Baseball Player
Fun facts
- The name references County Mayo in Ireland, derived from the Irish Gaelic phrase 'Maigh Eo' meaning 'plain of yew trees'.
- Over 1,200 boys in the United States have been given the first name Mayo since official record-keeping began in 1880.