Total births
1,236
Unisex name · since 1893
Mayo
Mayo has 1,236 recorded births since 1893 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1915 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,236
- total births
- 1893–2005
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Mayo is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 1,236 have been recorded since 1893.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mayo has been recorded 1,236 times among boys since 1893, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1893 to 2005.
- 1,236 total births
- 1893–2005 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,236 boys have been named Mayo since 1893, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2005.
- 1,236
- total births
- 1893–2005
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Mayo was born in this single decade.
1915
Single peak year
41 babies were named Mayo in 1915 - its busiest year on record.
Mayo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Mayo splits its recorded history at 1946: 31% of all births land in the more recent half, 69% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1902 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1915 peak of 41 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Mayo at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1915
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1893
Mayo popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1893–2005
- Peak year (1915)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 113 years of records
Mayo popularity over time - girls
256 total births recorded since 1902 (Mayo as girls' name)
Mayo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Mayo's strongest decade.
302 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Mayo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 16
1890s
16 births
- 1900s 30
1900s
30 births
- 1910s
1910s
218 births
- 1920s
1920s
302 births
- 1930s
1930s
197 births
- 1940s
1940s
139 births
- 1950s
1950s
126 births
- 1960s 77
1960s
77 births
- 1970s 55
1970s
55 births
- 1980s 45
1980s
45 births
- 1990s 21
1990s
21 births
- 2000s 10
2000s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 302 births (24% of all-time use).
How Mayo 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 Mayo's total volume
Mayo vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Mayo by state
Where Mayo concentrates geographically, total births since 1893
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 32 | 2.6% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #3 | Texas | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 7 | 0.6% |
Louisiana share of Mayo's total US births 2.6%
Even split
32 of 1,236 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mayo? ▼
Mayo has been given to 1,236 babies in the U.S. since 1893, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2005. 41 babies were born in 1915, its single highest year.
When was Mayo most popular? ▼
Mayo was most popular in the 1920s decade with 302 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
Where is Mayo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mayo are Louisiana (32 births), North Carolina (10 births), Texas (10 births).
Is Mayo a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Mayo is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,236 births, and as a girl's name it has 256 births.
How long has the name Mayo been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Mayo since 1893 -- 113 years through the most recent 2005 data.
What names are similar to Mayo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Maynard, Mayson, Mayer, Maynor, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mayo's data
- Mayo's decade-level peak was the 1920s (302 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Mayos (32 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Mayo
Nearby Names Like Mayo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mayo
Maynard Boy
#8316 14,918 births
Mayson Boy
#1338 4,848 births
Mayer Boy
#1839 2,545 births
Maynor Boy
#3010 1,076 births
May Boy
699 births
Compare Mayo side by side: Mayo vs Maynard Mayo vs Mayson Mayo vs Mayer
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Names with a similar number of total births
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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, 1893–2005 (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. "Mayo: Baby Name Since 1893 - 1,236 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mayo. 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 Mayo 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.