Mayo
Pronunciation: [ m-AY-oh ]
Mayo is a girl baby name. Ranked #70,553 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Mayo first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 28 babies have been named Mayo in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mayo is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,553 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,553
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Mayo is also used as a boy name, ranked #42334.
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About the Name Mayo
Mayo is a girl name .
Is Mayo a boy or girl name? Mayo is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,553 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #42,334. Mayo is more commonly used as a boy name.
Mayo is currently ranked #70,553 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Mayo include Maya, Maylee, Maylin, May, Mayra . 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