Mae is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #391 in 2025 with 108 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 179 births ranking #268. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 176.9%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 2,345 girls born was named Mae. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.