Holding steady.
Popularity of Maymie since 1880
Babies named Maymie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Maymie's real moment was 1885.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 93 |
| 1890s | 136 |
| 1900s | 189 |
| 1910s | 269 |
| 1920s | 250 |
| 1930s | 95 |
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Maymie is a vintage feminine name that experienced its greatest popularity in the late 19th century, with a peak year of 1885 according to U.S. Social Security data. Its first recorded use dates back to 1880, and it never appeared in the top 1000 ranks after the 1920s. The name's trajectory has been stable but rare, with its usage largely confined to the late 1800s and early 1900s. Maymie may be a diminutive of Mabel or a variant of Mamie, both common pet forms of the era. Though no top states have notable usage, the name reflects a bygone naming style that may appeal to parents seeking a truly rare antique with a soft, affectionate sound.
Maymie likely arose as a pet form of Mabel (from Latin amabilis 'lovable') or as a variant of Mamie, itself a diminutive of Mary (from Hebrew Maryam). It was most common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States, where it followed the fashion for -ie and -y endings on feminine names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: May
Sibling names for Maymie
Names that share Maymie's style, for a brother or sister.
