The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 5 births ranking #13425. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Mae is a short, vintage-sweet name that can be used in more than one way. It is often treated as a variant of May, though some families use it through other classic name routes.
Mae has a long history as a middle-name favourite and as a simple first name with old-fashioned warmth. Its revival fits the broader return of short vintage girls' names.