Mae
Pronunciation: [ m-AY ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mae first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 41 babies have been named Mae in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mae is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,630 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,630
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Mae
Mae is a boy name .
Is Mae a boy or girl name? Mae is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,630 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #530. Mae is more commonly used as a girl name.
Mae is currently ranked #32,630 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Mae include Mael, Maeson, Maelo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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