Mayo

Boy name

Mayo has been given to 1,492 babies in the U.S. since 1893. It peaked in 1921.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,492

Peak year

1921 (54 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1893

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

17% girls / 83% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Mayo — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Mayagirl

123,750 babies since 1940

Maygirl

50,099 babies since 1880

Mayegirl

1,956 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Mayo.

Fernandboy

1,493 babies since 1882

Powellboy

1,491 babies since 1883

Constantinoboy

1,490 babies since 1912

Buddieboy

1,501 babies since 1891

Brownboy

1,482 babies since 1881

Manfordboy

1,479 babies since 1880

Agapitoboy

1,508 babies since 1912

Burrellboy

1,475 babies since 1881

FAQ

How popular is the name Mayo?

Mayo has been given to 1,492 babies in the U.S. since 1893. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Mayo peak?

Mayo peaked in 1921, when 54 babies were given the name.

Is Mayo a girl or boy name?

Mayo is primarily a boy name (83% of babies named Mayo are boys).

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