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Maynor

An English masculine given name with an unknown meaning and origin.

Name Census estimates that about 1,016 living Americans carry the first name Maynor. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Maynor today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maynor births was 2022 (56 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Maynor. 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

  • Maynor is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 17 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.

People living today

1.0K

~ 1 in 337,357 Americans

Peak year

2022

56 babies that year

Average age

17

years old

2024 SSA rank

#3,021

Tracked since 1926

Popularity

Maynor: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Maynor from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 320 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Maynor remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.

Babies born per year

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Decades

Maynor 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 Maynor during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1920s505
1970s505
1980s34034
1990s1710171
2000s3200320
2010s2840284
2020s2150215

Geography

Where Maynors live

The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Maynor, while Virginia, New Jersey, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 32 registrations each.

Origin

Meaning and history of Maynor

The name Maynor is believed to have its origins in the Latin language, specifically derived from the word "maior," which means "greater" or "larger." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to describe someone of significant stature, either physically or in terms of social standing.

During the Roman era, the name Maynor was not widely documented or recorded, as it was likely a variation or adaptation of the more common Latin names like Maior or Maius. However, it is possible that the name gained some popularity among the lower classes or in certain regions of the Roman Empire.

As the Roman Empire expanded and Latin spread to other parts of Europe, the name Maynor may have undergone further modifications and adaptations in different linguistic and cultural contexts. For instance, in certain Germanic or Celtic regions, the name could have been influenced by local naming traditions or pronunciation patterns.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maynor can be found in the chronicles of a Frankish nobleman named Maynor de Châtillon, who lived in the 12th century. He was a renowned military leader and participated in the Third Crusade alongside King Richard I of England.

Another notable figure bearing the name Maynor was Maynor de Villiers, a French poet and troubadour who lived in the 13th century. His works, which celebrated courtly love and chivalry, were widely circulated among the noble circles of his time.

In the 15th century, Maynor Guzmán was a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas. Guzmán later settled in the Caribbean and played a role in the early colonization efforts.

During the Renaissance period, a Italian Renaissance philosopher and humanist named Maynor Ficino gained prominence. Born in 1433, Ficino was a key figure in reviving the study of Platonic philosophy and translating ancient Greek texts into Latin.

In more recent times, Maynor Figueroa, a Honduran professional football player born in 1983, has achieved international recognition for his skills on the field. He has represented his country in various competitions and played for several renowned clubs in Europe.

While the name Maynor has been present throughout history, it has remained relatively uncommon in most regions. Its usage has likely been influenced by cultural and linguistic shifts, as well as personal preferences and naming traditions within specific communities or families.

People

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FAQ

Maynor: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Maynor?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,016 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maynor 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 337,357 US residents.

Is Maynor a common name?

We classify Maynor as "Rare". It ranks above 90.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,034 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Maynor most popular?

The single biggest year for Maynor was 2022, when 56 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maynor is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

Is Maynor a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maynor 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.

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.

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