Mayble
A feminine diminutive variant of the name "May", indicating brightness and cheerfulness.
Name Census estimates that about 46 living Americans carry the first name Mayble. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mayble today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mayble births was 2024 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mayble. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mayble. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
46
~ 1 in 7,451,181 Americans
Peak year
2024
11 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,317
Tracked since 1921
Popularity
Mayble: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mayble from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 25 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mayble by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mayble during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mayble
The given name Mayble has its origins in the Old English language, dating back to the 5th century CE. It is derived from the Old English words "mæg" and "bel," which together translate to "great beauty" or "fairest maiden." This name was particularly popular among the Anglo-Saxon communities of what is now England during the early medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mayble can be found in the Codex Amiatinus, a 7th-century Latin manuscript of the Bible produced in England. The name appears in a list of individuals who contributed to the creation of the manuscript, suggesting that it was in use among the scribes and scholars of the time.
In the 9th century, a notable figure named Mayble of Wessex was mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a collection of annals detailing the history of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. She was described as a skilled herbalist and healer, renowned for her knowledge of medicinal plants.
During the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, the name Mayble fell out of favor due to the influence of French culture and language. However, it experienced a resurgence in popularity during the 16th century, particularly among Puritan families who were drawn to its Old English roots and meaning.
One of the most famous bearers of the name Mayble was the English poet and playwright Mayble Devereux (1590-1647). She was a celebrated figure in the literary circles of the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras, known for her witty and insightful works.
Another notable Mayble was Mayble Winthrop (1615-1675), the wife of the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, John Winthrop. She played a significant role in the early settlement of New England and was highly regarded for her piety and charitable works.
In the 18th century, Mayble Stanhope (1718-1788) was a prominent English socialite and political hostess. She was known for her influential salons, where she gathered intellectuals, politicians, and artists of the time for lively discussions and debates.
The 19th century saw the emergence of Mayble Nightingale (1820-1910), the renowned English nurse and social reformer. She is celebrated for her pioneering work in improving healthcare standards and establishing modern nursing practices during the Crimean War.
While the name Mayble has waned in popularity in recent times, it continues to carry a rich historical legacy, reflecting its Old English roots and associations with beauty, healing, and literary accomplishments throughout the centuries.
People
Mayble + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mayble as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mayble: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mayble?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 46 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mayble going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 7,451,181 US residents.
Is Mayble a common name?
We classify Mayble as "Very Rare". It ranks above 53.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 57 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mayble most popular?
The single biggest year for Mayble was 2024, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mayble is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Mayble in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mayble a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mayble in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Mayble still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mayble in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Mayble can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Mayble?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.