Mayme Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAY-mee /ˈmeɪmi/
Origin: English; Irish
Meaning: English: Pearl; Irish: Derived from Maolmhuire
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Mayme is derived from the name Mary, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Miriam. The etymology of Mary is often interpreted as "beloved" or "wished-for child." The name Miriam was adopted into Greek as Maria, which later transitioned into Latin as Maria.
From Latin, the name made its way into Old French as Marie, before evolving into various forms in English, including Mayme. This transformation reflects the linguistic shifts and adaptations that occurred as the name traveled through different cultures and languages over centuries.
Historically, the name Mary has significant biblical connections, being borne by the mother of Jesus Christ, a central figure in Christianity. The prominence of Mary in religious texts, particularly in the New Testament, has ensured the name's enduring legacy.
The name Mary has been used in various forms throughout history, with notable figures such as Mary I of England in the 16th century and Mary, Queen of Scots in the 16th century, further solidifying its prominence in royal and religious contexts. The name Mayme, as a diminutive or variant, emerged in the 19th century, reflecting a trend of creating affectionate or familiar forms of traditional names.
Culturally, the name Mayme carries associations of warmth and affection, often linked to familial and maternal figures. The use of diminutives in various cultures often signifies intimacy and endearment, which is evident in the adoption of Mayme as a more personal form of Mary.
The name's historical significance, combined with its linguistic evolution, illustrates the broader cultural and social dynamics that influence naming practices across generations. As such, Mayme stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of language and tradition that shapes personal names.
Famous people named Mayme
In this section, you will find notable people named Mayme. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Mayme who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Mayme who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Mayme Adams is an author best known for her works in children's literature.
Mayme McGowan is a singer best known for her contributions to the jazz genre.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mayme was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Mayme has ranked as high as #643 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in Kentucky, Texas, Tennessee, Minnesota, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Mayme has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Mayme is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Mayme was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Mayme.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 8 |
| 2023 | 7 | 7 |
| 2021 | 7 | 7 |
| 2020 | 7 | 7 |
| 2019 | 7 | 7 |
| 2018 | 8 | 8 |
| 2017 | 6 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 | 6 |
| 2014 | 8 | 8 |
| 2013 | 6 | 6 |
| 2012 | 6 | 6 |
| 2009 | 13 | 13 |
| 2008 | 7 | 7 |
| 2004 | 5 | 5 |
| 2003 | 7 | 7 |
| 2001 | 7 | 7 |
| 2000 | 6 | 6 |
| 1999 | 8 | 8 |
| 1995 | 9 | 9 |
| 1994 | 9 | 9 |
| 1993 | 6 | 6 |
| 1991 | 6 | 6 |
| 1990 | 7 | 7 |
| 1989 | 7 | 7 |
| 1988 | 8 | 8 |
| 1987 | 5 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 | 5 |
| 1985 | 9 | 9 |
| 1984 | 5 | 5 |
| 1983 | 12 | 12 |
| 1982 | 8 | 8 |
| 1981 | 8 | 8 |
| 1980 | 7 | 7 |
| 1979 | 10 | 10 |
| 1978 | 10 | 10 |
| 1976 | 7 | 7 |
| 1975 | 9 | 9 |
| 1974 | 11 | 11 |
| 1973 | 8 | 8 |
| 1972 | 7 | 7 |
| 1971 | 7 | 7 |
| 1970 | 7 | 7 |
| 1969 | 12 | 12 |
| 1968 | 5 | 5 |
| 1967 | 10 | 10 |
| 1966 | 10 | 10 |
| 1965 | 10 | 10 |
| 1964 | 13 | 13 |
| 1963 | 13 | 13 |
| 1962 | 7 | 7 |
| 1961 | 13 | 13 |
| 1960 | 10 | 10 |
| 1959 | 7 | 7 |
| 1958 | 14 | 14 |
| 1957 | 17 | 17 |
| 1956 | 12 | 12 |
| 1955 | 12 | 12 |
| 1954 | 15 | 15 |
| 1953 | 17 | 17 |
| 1952 | 19 | 19 |
| 1951 | 20 | 20 |
| 1950 | 24 | 24 |
| 1949 | 17 | 17 |
| 1948 | 16 | 16 |
| 1947 | 25 | 25 |
| 1946 | 24 | 24 |
| 1945 | 37 | 37 |
| 1944 | 31 | 31 |
| 1943 | 41 | 41 |
| 1942 | 39 | 39 |
| 1941 | 37 | 37 |
| 1940 | 36 | 36 |
| 1939 | 50 | 50 |
| 1938 | 48 | 48 |
| 1937 | 51 | 51 |
| 1936 | 64 | 64 |
| 1935 | 51 | 51 |
| 1934 | 53 | 53 |
| 1933 | 69 | 69 |
| 1932 | 65 | 65 |
| 1931 | 87 | 87 |
| 1930 | 103 | 103 |
| 1929 | 96 | 96 |
| 1928 | 107 | 107 |
| 1927 | 127 | 127 |
| 1926 | 164 | 164 |
| 1925 | 145 | 145 |
| 1924 | 183 | 183 |
| 1923 | 215 | 215 |
| 1922 | 207 | 207 |
| 1921 | 217 | 217 |
| 1920 | 211 | 211 |
| 1919 | 257 | 257 |
| 1918 | 274 | 274 |
| 1917 | 282 | 282 |
| 1916 | 285 | 285 |
| 1915 | 291 | 291 |
| 1914 | 207 | 207 |
| 1913 | 173 | 173 |
| 1912 | 165 | 165 |
| 1911 | 132 | 132 |
| 1910 | 142 | 142 |
| 1909 | 141 | 141 |
| 1908 | 151 | 151 |
| 1907 | 139 | 139 |
| 1906 | 125 | 125 |
| 1905 | 136 | 136 |
| 1904 | 161 | 161 |
| 1903 | 158 | 158 |
| 1902 | 166 | 166 |
| 1901 | 183 | 183 |
| 1900 | 229 | 229 |
| 1899 | 170 | 170 |
| 1898 | 174 | 174 |
| 1897 | 207 | 207 |
| 1896 | 186 | 186 |
| 1895 | 209 | 209 |
| 1894 | 235 | 235 |
| 1893 | 215 | 215 |
| 1892 | 222 | 222 |
| 1891 | 234 | 234 |
| 1890 | 246 | 246 |
| 1889 | 237 | 237 |
| 1888 | 247 | 247 |
| 1887 | 214 | 214 |
| 1886 | 219 | 219 |
| 1885 | 198 | 198 |
| 1884 | 190 | 190 |
| 1883 | 157 | 157 |
| 1882 | 140 | 140 |
| 1881 | 115 | 115 |
| 1880 | 124 | 124 |
Top States for Mayme (1963)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |