Mays
Pronunciation: [ m-AYZ ]
Mays is a boy baby name. Ranked #7,760 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Mays first appeared in US Social Security records in 1963.
Over 127 babies have been named Mays in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mays is past its peak , currently ranked #7,760 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,760
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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Mays is also used as a girl name, ranked #20703.
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About the Name Mays
Mays is a boy name .
Is Mays a boy or girl name? Mays is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,760 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #20,703. Mays is more commonly used as a boy name.
Mays is currently ranked #7,760 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Mays include Mayson, Mayer, Maynor, Maycol, Maykel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis