Mayan
- US rank
- #4,661
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,363 in 2023
29 babies were named Mayan in the US in 2025. It has climbed 4,292 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1990–2025
US births per million boys, 1999–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Mayan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 55,556 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Mayan, 29 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Mayan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMayan first shows up in US birth records in 1990, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 35 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #4,363.
- Then vs nowMayan is 4.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 227,273 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 55,556.
- TrendMayan has climbed 4,292 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,661. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlMayan is given to both boys and girls: 71% of the 41 babies named Mayan in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
About the name Mayan
Mayan is a gender-neutral name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-yan”. US birth records list Mayan for girls from 1990 to 2025, in 33 of those 36 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #4,363 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,661, with 29 babies. Of the 41 US babies named Mayan in 2025, 71% were girls and 29% were boys.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.0 | 247,525 girls |
| 2000s | 4.3 | 234,192 girls |
| 2010s | 4.3 | 230,415 girls |
| 2020s | 15 | 66,152 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.7 | 212,766 boys |
| 2000s | 2.8 | 359,712 boys |
| 2010s | 5.1 | 196,850 boys |
| 2020s | 9.8 | 101,868 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Mayan
What is the origin of the name Mayan?
Mayan has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Mayan a boy or girl name?
Both. Mayan is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 71% of US babies named Mayan were girls.
How popular is the name Mayan?
Mayan ranked #4,661 for US girls in 2025, given to 29 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#4,363).