Mae is a distinctive choice, ranked #443 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Mae in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#443
US Rank #530
About the Name Mae
Mae is holding steady in the rankings at #443. It reached its peak of #268 in 2007 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Mae is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #530 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Mae
Unlikely. With around 95 UK babies named Mae per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mae in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Mae has held a stable position around #443 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #268 in 2007 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Mae is more popular in the UK (#443) than in the US (#530). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Mae include: Mae Jemison — Mae Carol Jemison is an American engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut.; Mae Martin — Mae Pearl Martin is a Canadian comedian, actor, screenwriter, and recording artist.; Hazel Mae — Hazel Mae Barker, known professionally as Hazel Mae, is a Filipino-Canadian sportscaster..
Mae ranks #530 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
95
UK babies named Mae (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
→ Stable
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Mae
Likely around 1 other Mae in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Mae
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Mae Carol Jemison is an American engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut. She became the first African-American woman to travel into space when she served as a mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour in 1992.
Mae Pearl Martin is a Canadian comedian, actor, screenwriter, and recording artist. They co-created, co-wrote, and starred in the Channel 4/Netflix comedy series Feel Good.
Hazel Mae Barker, known professionally as Hazel Mae, is a Filipino-Canadian sportscaster. She was the former lead anchor for the New England Sports Network's SportsDesk news program and most recently the anchor on MLB Network.