Total births
1,211
Girls' name · since 1898
Mayola
Since 1898, U.S. Social Security records show 1,211 babies named Mayola, peaking in 1922. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,211
- total births
- 1898–1995
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1,211 girls have been named Mayola since 1898, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mayola has been recorded 1,211 times among girls since 1898, though it is not among the currently most-used girls 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 1898 to 1995.
- 1,211 total births
- 1898–1995 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,211 girls have been named Mayola since 1898, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1995.
- 1,211
- total births
- 1898–1995
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Mayola was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
45 babies were named Mayola in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Mayola's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Mayola splits its recorded history at 1934: 35% of all births land in the more recent half, 65% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1898 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1922 peak of 45 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Mayola at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1898
Mayola popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1898–1995
- Peak year (1922)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 98 years of records
Mayola by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Mayola's strongest decade.
364 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Mayola births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 11
1890s
11 births
- 1900s 69
1900s
69 births
- 1910s
1910s
242 births
- 1920s
1920s
364 births
- 1930s
1930s
220 births
- 1940s
1940s
146 births
- 1950s 100
1950s
100 births
- 1960s 42
1960s
42 births
- 1970s 7
1970s
7 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 364 births (30% of all-time use).
How Mayola 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 Mayola's total volume
Mayola vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mayola by state
Where Mayola concentrates geographically, total births since 1898
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 134 | 11.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 7 | 0.6% |
| #3 | Arkansas | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 0.4% |
Louisiana share of Mayola's total US births 11.1%
Even split
134 of 1,211 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mayola? ▼
Mayola has been given to 1,211 babies in the U.S. since 1898, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1995. 45 babies were born in 1922, its single highest year.
When was Mayola most popular? ▼
Mayola was most popular in the 1920s decade with 364 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Mayola most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mayola are Louisiana (134 births), Texas (7 births), Arkansas (6 births).
How long has the name Mayola been used? ▼
Records for Mayola go back to 1898, giving 98 years of history through 1995.
What names are similar to Mayola? ▼
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 Mayola's data
- Mayola's decade-level peak was the 1920s (364 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Mayolas (134 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 Mayola
Nearby Names Like Mayola
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mayola
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Mayra Girl
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Mayme Girl
#11123 10,928 births
Maybelle Girl
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Related Names
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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, 1898–1995 (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. "Mayola: Baby Name Since 1898 - 1,211 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mayola. 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 Mayola 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.