Mayes
- US rank
- #5,608
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,264 in 1914
16 babies were named Mayes in the US in 2025. It has dropped 157 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2012–2025
US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Mayes you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 106,383 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Mayes, 16 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Mayes would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMayes first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1914, when it reached #3,264.
- TrendMayes has slipped 157 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,608. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Mayes
Mayes is a boy name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-yes”. US birth records list Mayes for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 20 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1914, when it ranked #3,264 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,608, with 16 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.8 | 357,143 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.3 | 789,474 boys |
| 1920s | 0.5 | 2,222,222 boys |
| 2000s | 0.5 | 2,040,816 boys |
| 2010s | 4.2 | 239,234 boys |
| 2020s | 7.9 | 126,050 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 Mayes
What is the origin of the name Mayes?
Mayes has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Mayes a boy or girl name?
Mayes is a boy name.
How popular is the name Mayes?
Mayes ranked #5,608 for US boys in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 1914 (#3,264).