Mayme
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About Mayme
Mayme is a vintage feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Mary or Mae. Popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Mayme has a sweet, old-fashioned charm that speaks to simpler times. The name reached its peak popularity in the United States around 1900, when it ranked within the top 300 names. By the mid-20th century, it had declined significantly, and today it's considered quite rare, giving it a distinctive quality. Mayme has roots in the Hebrew name Mary, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved,' though as a nickname it took on a more affectionate, familiar quality. With the current revival of vintage names, Mayme occasionally attracts parents seeking an uncommon name with historical substance and a friendly, approachable sound.
Pronounced MAYM.
As of October 2026, Mayme ranked #11740 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #127 in 1886.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Mayme on lists
Famous Maymes
- Mayme Kelso
American actress of the silent era
- Mayme Kratz
American sculptor
- Mayme Agnew Clayton
American pioneering librarian
- Mayme Hanrahan Ousley
American politician from Missouri
- Mayme Farmer Irwin Logsdon
American mathematician known for her research in algebraic geometry and mathematics education.