Holding steady.
Popularity of Mayo since 1893
Babies named Mayo per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mayo's real moment was 1893.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 | 16 |
| 1900s | 12 | 30 |
| 1910s | 96 | 218 |
| 1920s | 92 | 302 |
| 1930s | 17 | 197 |
| 1940s | 11 | 139 |
| 1950s | 17 | 126 |
| 1960s | 0 | 77 |
| 1970s | 6 | 55 |
| 1980s | 5 | 45 |
| 1990s | 0 | 21 |
| 2000s | 0 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mayo is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1893, but it has never been a common choice. Its peak year was 1893, and since then it has remained stable at very low usage, with fewer than five births most years. The name may be an Irish surname transferred to the first name, or it could reference the month of May via the Spanish Mayo. Despite its rarity, Mayo has a straightforward pronunciation and a friendly, two-syllable sound. It has not seen any significant revival or modern trend, remaining a quietly obscure option.
Mayo may derive from the Irish surname Ó Maolmhuire, meaning 'descendant of Maolmhuire', where Maolmhuire signifies 'devotee of Mary'. Alternatively, it could be from the Spanish surname Mayo, given to someone born in the month of May or referring to a place name. The name has also been used as a given name in the United States since the late 19th century, possibly influenced by the Mayo Clinic or the Irish county.
Sibling names for Mayo
Names that share Mayo's style, for a brother or sister.
