Maynerd
An invented name with no clear meaning or derivation.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Maynerd. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Maynerd today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maynerd births was 1920 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maynerd. 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 Maynerd. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1920
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1920 SSA rank
#4,111
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Maynerd: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Maynerd 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 Maynerd during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Maynerd
The given name Maynerd has its roots in the Germanic languages, specifically in Old English and Old Saxon. It is derived from the combination of two ancient words: "mægen" meaning strength or might, and "hard" meaning hardy, brave, or valiant. Historically, it was a name bestowed upon male children as a symbol of fortitude and resilience.
In the early medieval period, the name Maynerd was predominantly found in regions inhabited by Anglo-Saxon and Saxon tribes, such as modern-day England and parts of northern Germany. It gained popularity among the nobility and warrior classes, who valued strength and bravery as essential virtues.
While no specific ancient texts or religious scriptures directly mention the name Maynerd, it is believed to have been in use as early as the 7th century AD. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to Anglo-Saxon charters and land grants from the 8th and 9th centuries.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Maynerd was Maynerd the Thane, a powerful Anglo-Saxon nobleman who lived in the late 9th century. He was a loyal supporter of King Alfred the Great and played a significant role in defending the kingdom of Wessex against Viking invasions.
Another notable figure was Maynerd of Lindisfarne, a Benedictine monk who lived in the 10th century. He was renowned for his scholarly pursuits and his contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts during the turbulent period of Norse raids on monasteries.
In the 12th century, Maynerd de Montfort, a French nobleman and crusader, gained fame for his participation in the Third Crusade alongside King Richard I of England. He was known for his valor and military prowess during the campaign to reclaim Jerusalem from Muslim rule.
During the Renaissance period, Maynerd Holbein (1497-1543) was a renowned German artist and printmaker, best known for his intricate portraits of European royalty and influential figures of the time.
In the realm of literature, Maynerd Longfellow (1807-1882) was an American poet and educator, celebrated for his works such as "The Song of Hiawatha" and "Paul Revere's Ride," which captured the spirit of American historical events and Native American culture.
People
Maynerd + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maynerd 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
Maynerd: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maynerd?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maynerd 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 - US residents.
Is Maynerd a common name?
We classify Maynerd as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maynerd most popular?
The single biggest year for Maynerd was 1920, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maynerd is about 0 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 Maynerd in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maynerd a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maynerd in the SSA data are male. 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 Maynerd still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maynerd 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 Maynerd 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 Maynerd?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.