Total births
197
Girls' name · since 1885
Maie
Since 1885, U.S. Social Security records show 197 babies named Maie, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 197
- total births
- 1885–1935
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
197 girls have been named Maie since 1885, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Maie has been recorded 197 times among girls since 1885, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1885 to 1935.
- 197 total births
- 1885–1935 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
197 girls have been named Maie since 1885, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1935.
- 197
- total births
- 1885–1935
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Maie was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
11 babies were named Maie in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Maie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Maie splits its recorded history at 1906: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1885 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1921 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Maie at a glance
Last recorded 1935Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1885
Maie popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1885–1935
- Peak year (1921)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Maie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Maie's strongest decade.
52 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Maie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 20
1880s
20 births
- 1890s
1890s
41 births
- 1900s
1900s
48 births
- 1910s
1910s
52 births
- 1920s
1920s
31 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 52 births (26% of all-time use).
Maie by state
Where Maie concentrates geographically, total births since 1885
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 5 | 2.5% |
North Carolina share of Maie's total US births 2.5%
5 of 197 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maie? ▼
197 babies have been named Maie since 1885. It was last recorded in 1935. The peak year was 1921 with 11 births.
When was Maie most popular? ▼
Maie was most popular in the 1910s decade with 52 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Maie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Maie are North Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Maie been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Maie since 1885 -- 51 years through the most recent 1935 data.
What names are similar to Maie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Maia, Maisie, Maira, Mai, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Maie's data
- Maie's decade-level peak was the 1910s (52 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Maies (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Maie
Nearby Names Like Maie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maie
Maia Girl
#460 18,200 births
Maisie Girl
#256 12,954 births
Maira Girl
#2758 6,341 births
Mai Girl
#3229 5,677 births
Maite Girl
#1043 4,466 births
Compare Maie side by side: Maie vs Maia Maie vs Maisie Maie vs Maira
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1885–1935 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Maie: Baby Name Since 1885 - 197 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maie. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Maie draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.