Maynie
A feminine diminutive form of the name Mary, derived from Hebrew meaning "bitter" or "beloved".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Maynie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Maynie today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maynie births was 1890 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maynie. 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 Maynie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1890
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1890 SSA rank
#1,463
Tracked since 1890
Popularity
Maynie: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Maynie 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 Maynie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Maynie
The name Maynie is believed to have originated from the Old English word "mæne," which means "common" or "general." It is thought to be a variant of the more common name "Maud" or "Matilda," both of which derive from the Germanic name "Mahthildis," meaning "mighty battle."
In the Middle Ages, the name Maynie was primarily used in England and parts of Scotland. It was particularly popular among the nobility and upper classes during this period, although records indicate that it was also used by commoners in some regions.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Maynie can be found in the Domesday Book, a survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Maynie de Berkshire," referring to a landowner in the county of Berkshire.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Maynie. One of the most prominent was Maynie de Beaumont (1170-1236), an English noblewoman and the wife of William de Maudit, a powerful baron during the reign of King John.
Another historical figure with the name Maynie was Maynie de Lacy (1245-1304), an Irish noblewoman and the daughter of Walter de Lacy, Lord of Meath. She was a significant landowner and played a role in the political affairs of medieval Ireland.
In the 14th century, Maynie de Courtenay (1320-1392) was a member of the English nobility and the wife of Sir Hugh Courtenay, a prominent knight and military leader during the Hundred Years' War.
During the Renaissance period, Maynie Fitzalan (1480-1543) was an English noblewoman and the daughter of Thomas Fitzalan, Earl of Arundel. She was known for her patronage of the arts and literature.
In the 17th century, Maynie Cavendish (1624-1673) was an English aristocrat and the wife of William Cavendish, 3rd Earl of Devonshire. She was a renowned beauty and a influential figure in the court of King Charles II.
While the name Maynie has fallen out of widespread use in modern times, it remains a unique and historically significant name with roots in the medieval period and a connection to the English and Irish nobility.
People
Maynie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maynie 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
Maynie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maynie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maynie 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 Maynie a common name?
We classify Maynie 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, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maynie most popular?
The single biggest year for Maynie was 1890, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maynie 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 Maynie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maynie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maynie 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 Maynie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maynie 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 Maynie 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 common is the name Maynie?
See how many Americans are named Maynie on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.