Holding steady.
Popularity of Maie since 1885
Babies named Maie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Maie's real moment was 1890.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 20 |
| 1890s | 41 |
| 1900s | 48 |
| 1910s | 52 |
| 1920s | 31 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Maie is a name that emerged in the United States in the late 19th century, first recorded in 1885. It reached its peak popularity in 1890, with its highest number of births that year. Since then, its usage has been stable but extremely rare, with no recorded births in the latest year 2025. The name is likely a variant of the more common May or Mae, or possibly a diminutive of Mary. While it never ranked among the top names, its simplicity and vintage charm may appeal to parents seeking a short, classic-sounding girl's name. The name did not appear in any top state rankings, reflecting its limited geographic spread.
Maie is likely a variant of the name May, which derives from the month of May or from the English surname May. Alternatively, it may be a diminutive or variant of Mary, itself from Hebrew Miriam. The name saw modest use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, primarily in the United States, with a peak in 1890.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Maie
Names that share Maie's style, for a brother or sister.
