Mae is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #530 in 2024 with 574 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 620 births ranking #504. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 925.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 2,810 girls born was named Mae. 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.