Mayer
Boy name · English · German · Hebrew · Hindu · Indian · Latin
- US rank
- #1,886
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,750 in 2021
83 babies were named Mayer in the US in 2025. It has dropped 53 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Mayer you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 20,576 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Mayer, 83 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Mayer would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMayer first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #1,750.
- Then vs nowMayer is 3.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 75,758 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 20,576.
- TrendMayer has slipped 53 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,886. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedMayer is most popular in New York, where it ranks #434, followed by New Jersey (#543). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
About the name Mayer
Mayer is a boy name of English, German and Hebrew origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-yer”. US birth records list Mayer for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 104 of those 114 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #1,750 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,886, with 83 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman namesHebrew namesHindu namesIndian namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 8.4 | 118,519 boys |
| 1920s | 5.2 | 192,678 boys |
| 1930s | 6.3 | 160,000 boys |
| 1940s | 3.0 | 335,570 boys |
| 1950s | 5.9 | 169,492 boys |
| 1960s | 5.4 | 185,529 boys |
| 1970s | 8.1 | 123,457 boys |
| 1980s | 11 | 93,545 boys |
| 1990s | 14 | 70,423 boys |
| 2000s | 19 | 52,247 boys |
| 2010s | 32 | 31,456 boys |
| 2020s | 50 | 20,202 boys |
More English boy names
- 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
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Mayer
What is the origin of the name Mayer?
Mayer has English, German, Hebrew, Hindu, Indian, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Mayer a boy or girl name?
Mayer is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Mayer?
Mayer ranked #1,886 for US boys in 2025, given to 83 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#1,750).