May Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMay / /meɪ/English; Latin
Meaning
English: May (the month); Latin: youthful
Historical & Cultural Background
The name May is often associated with the month of May, which symbolizes spring and renewal. In some cultures, it is linked to the Roman goddess Maia, who was associated with growth and fertility. The name has been used as a given name since the 19th century, primarily for girls, but has also been adopted for boys. Its usage as a masculine name is less common but reflects a trend of using traditionally feminine names for boys.
Trend Summary
The name May has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often used more frequently for girls.
Similar Names
Variants
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International Variants
- Maï (French)
- Mayo (Spanish)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name May was first seen in the United States in 1882. May has ranked as high as #872 nationally, which occurred in 1925, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name May has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for May
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 8 |
| 1883 | 6 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1886 | 8 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1888 | 11 |
| 1889 | 9 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1892 | 10 |
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1894 | 8 |
| 1897 | 8 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1902 | 10 |
| 1903 | 7 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 11 |
| 1914 | 14 |
| 1915 | 16 |
| 1916 | 16 |
| 1917 | 17 |
| 1918 | 21 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1920 | 18 |
| 1921 | 12 |
| 1922 | 13 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 16 |
| 1925 | 22 |
| 1926 | 13 |
| 1927 | 11 |
| 1928 | 12 |
| 1929 | 15 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1931 | 14 |
| 1932 | 10 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1934 | 15 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1936 | 14 |
| 1937 | 11 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1939 | 10 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 9 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1996 | 6 |