Total births
566
Girls' name · since 1920
Mayda
Mayda has 566 recorded births since 1920 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1953 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #13618
- among girls today
- 566
- born since 1920
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other girls
566 babies have been named Mayda since 1920, making it today's #13618 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Mayda recorded 566 times among girls since 1920, holding rank #13618 nationally today, ahead of 23% of girls, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1920 to 2024.
- #13618 among girls today
- 566 born since 1920
- 1970s peak decade
- 23% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mayda is currently the #13618 girls' name in America, more common than 23% of girls - 566 born since 1920, peaking in the 1970s.
- #13618
- among girls today
- 566
- born since 1920
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other girls
Mayda vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#13618
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 23% of names given to girls today.
1970s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Mayda was born in this single decade.
1953
Single peak year
16 babies were named Mayda in 1953 - its busiest year on record.
How Mayda compares
566 Top 42% higher than 58% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Mayda's all-time total is 48% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mayda | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 566 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 16 | 48 | 19,840 |
Mayda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mayda's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1924, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1953 peak of 16, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mayda at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1953
Current rank
#13,618
Active since
1920
Mayda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–2024
- Peak year (1953)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 105 years of records
Mayda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Mayda's strongest decade.
115 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Mayda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 11
1920s
11 births
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
- 1940s 9
1940s
9 births
- 1950s
1950s
61 births
- 1960s
1960s
80 births
- 1970s
1970s
115 births
- 1980s
1980s
105 births
- 1990s
1990s
63 births
- 2000s
2000s
66 births
- 2010s 39
2010s
39 births
- 2020s 11
2020s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 115 births (20% of all-time use).
How Mayda compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Mayda's total volume
Mayda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mayda by state
Where Mayda concentrates geographically, total births since 1920
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 29 | 5.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 24 | 4.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 17 | 3.0% |
California share of Mayda's total US births 5.1%
Even split
29 of 566 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mayda? ▼
566 babies have been named Mayda since 1920. It currently ranks #13618 among girls. The peak year was 1953 with 16 births.
When was Mayda most popular? ▼
Mayda was most popular in the 1970s decade with 115 total births. The single peak year was 1953.
Where is Mayda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mayda are California (29 births), New York (24 births), Texas (17 births).
How long has the name Mayda been used? ▼
Mayda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1920, spanning 105 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Mayda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Maya, May, Mayra, Mayme, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mayda's data
- Mayda's decade-level peak was the 1970s (115 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Maydas (29 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Mayda
Nearby Names Like Mayda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mayda
Maya Girl
#51 123,587 births
May Girl
#1358 49,400 births
Mayra Girl
#1585 33,217 births
Mayme Girl
#11123 10,928 births
Maybelle Girl
#4388 6,366 births
Compare Mayda side by side: Mayda vs Maya Mayda vs May Mayda vs Mayra
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mayda
Maryjean #13617
1,123 births · Peak 1960
Laurelle #13619
431 births · Peak 2018
Delaine #13616
2,377 births · Peak 1954
Denice #13620
10,649 births · Peak 1957
Miyuki #13615
361 births · Peak 1924
Berry #13621
370 births · Peak 1925
Isaac #13614
784 births · Peak 2004
Louann #13622
5,197 births · Peak 1953
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1920–2024 (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. "Mayda: #13618 Girls' Name - 566 Births, Peak 1953." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mayda. 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 Mayda 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 June 2026.