Total births
2,545
Boys' name · since 1912
Mayer
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 2,545 babies named Mayer, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1839
- among boys today
- 2,545
- born since 1912
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other boys
2,545 babies have been named Mayer since 1912, making it today's #1839 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mayer has been recorded 2,545 times among boys since 1912, currently ranked #1839 nationally and more common than 87% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2025.
- #1839 among boys today
- 2,545 born since 1912
- 2010s peak decade
- 87% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mayer is currently the #1839 boys' name in America, more common than 87% of boys - 2,545 born since 1912, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1839
- among boys today
- 2,545
- born since 1912
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other boys
Mayer vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1839
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 87% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Mayer was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
92 babies were named Mayer in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Mayer compares
2,545 Top 18% higher than 82% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Mayer's all-time total is 7x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mayer | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,545 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 92 | 23 | 22,252 |
Mayer's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mayer's SSA record in two at 1974 and the more recent half accounts for 80% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 20%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1912, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 92, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mayer at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#1,839
Active since
1912
Mayer popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 92
- Annual births at peak, across 114 years of records
Mayer popularity over time - girls
68 total births recorded since 2012 (Mayer as girls' name)
Mayer by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Mayer's strongest decade.
596 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Mayer births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 54
1910s
54 births
- 1920s 57
1920s
57 births
- 1930s 65
1930s
65 births
- 1940s 44
1940s
44 births
- 1950s 120
1950s
120 births
- 1960s 106
1960s
106 births
- 1970s 133
1970s
133 births
- 1980s 198
1980s
198 births
- 1990s
1990s
276 births
- 2000s
2000s
383 births
- 2010s
2010s
596 births
- 2020s
2020s
513 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 596 births (23% of all-time use).
How Mayer compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Mayer's total volume
Mayer vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Mayer by state
Where Mayer concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 1,566 | 61.5% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 123 | 4.8% |
| #3 | Texas | | 20 | 0.8% |
| #4 | California | | 10 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #6 | Florida | | 5 | 0.2% |
New York share of Mayer's total US births 61.5%
Even split
1,566 of 2,545 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mayer? ▼
2,545 babies have been named Mayer since 1912. It currently ranks #1839 among boys. The peak year was 2021 with 92 births.
When was Mayer most popular? ▼
Mayer was most popular in the 2010s decade with 596 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Mayer most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mayer are New York (1,566 births), New Jersey (123 births), Texas (20 births).
How long has the name Mayer been used? ▼
Mayer has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 114 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Mayer? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Maynard, Mayson, Mayo, Maynor, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mayer's data
- Mayer's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (596 total births) through the 2020s (513) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Mayers (1,566 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Mayer
Nearby Names Like Mayer
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mayer
Maynard Boy
#8316 14,918 births
Mayson Boy
#1338 4,848 births
Mayo Boy
1,236 births
Maynor Boy
#3010 1,076 births
May Boy
699 births
Compare Mayer side by side: Mayer vs Maynard Mayer vs Mayson Mayer vs Mayo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mayer
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4,323 births · Peak 2008
Artist #1840
840 births · Peak 2022
Craig #1837
299,616 births · Peak 1960
Fredy #1841
4,812 births · Peak 2005
Levy #1836
3,915 births · Peak 2021
Johnpaul #1842
6,060 births · Peak 2005
Jules #1835
9,383 births · Peak 1928
Kamron #1843
7,260 births · Peak 2006
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, 1912–2025 (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. "Mayer: #1839 Boys' Name - 2,545 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mayer. 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 Mayer 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.