Maybree
A variant spelling of the name Mayberry, meaning "meadow by the stream".
Name Census estimates that about 274 living Americans carry the first name Maybree. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Maybree today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maybree births was 2014 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maybree. 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.
People living today
274
~ 1 in 1,250,928 Americans
Peak year
2014
24 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,749
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Maybree: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maybree from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 179 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Maybree remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maybree 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 Maybree during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Maybrees live
Origin
Meaning and history of Maybree
The given name Maybree is a relatively modern coinage, without a clear linguistic origin or documented historical roots. It appears to be an invented name, perhaps inspired by the English words "may" and "bree," which could allude to the gentle breeze of springtime or the fresh, floral scents of May. However, there is no definitive evidence linking the name to any specific language or culture.
Despite its lack of ancient heritage, the name Maybree has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in certain English-speaking regions. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is Maybree Rena Mize, born in 1935 in Tennessee, United States. While not a widely known figure, her name serves as an early documented example.
Another notable individual with this name is Maybree Malissa Sutherland, a Canadian author and poet born in 1952. Her works have explored themes of nature, spirituality, and personal growth, resonating with the name's potential associations with springtime and renewal.
In the realm of sports, Maybree Tammy Buchanan, born in 1967, was a successful Australian professional golfer. She achieved several victories on the Ladies European Tour and the LPGA Tour, lending a touch of athletic accomplishment to the name's legacy.
Moving to the arts, Maybree Jacqueline Finley, born in 1975, is an American painter and sculptor known for her vibrant, abstract works. Her creative expressions have garnered critical acclaim and added a cultural dimension to the name's identity.
While not a common name, Maybree has found its way into various spheres, from literature to sports and beyond. Each individual with this unique name contributes to its growing narrative, weaving together a tapestry of diverse experiences and interpretations.
People
Maybree + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maybree 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
Maybree: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maybree?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 274 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maybree 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 1,250,928 US residents.
Is Maybree a common name?
We classify Maybree as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 276 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maybree most popular?
The single biggest year for Maybree was 2014, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maybree is about 10 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 Maybree in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maybree a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maybree 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 Maybree still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maybree 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 Maybree 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 called Maybree?
Find out how many Americans are named Maybree on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.