Rising since 2019, #2,957 for girls today.
Popularity of Mayve since 2015
Babies named Mayve per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s | 124 |
Meaning & origin
Mayve is a new addition to American naming trends, first recorded in 2015. In 2025 it ranked 2,957, with about 1 in 28,701 girls receiving the name. The name has been on a steady upward trajectory since 2019, reaching its peak in 2025. It is most popular in Arizona, California, and Texas. Likely a modern invention or a distinctive spelling of the Irish classic Maeve, Mayve appeals to parents seeking a fresh, melodic name with a familiar sound.
Mayve first appeared in U.S. records in 2015. It is likely a modern coinage blending phonetic elements from names like Mae, May, or Eve, or it may be a creative respelling of the Irish name Maeve (meaning 'she who intoxicates'). The name has been rising in popularity since 2019.
Where Mayve is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Mayve” around the world
Where Mayve lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: May, Mae, Vivi
Variants: Maeve, Mayv
Sibling names for Mayve
Names that share Mayve's style, for a brother or sister.
