Mayumi
Feminine Japanese name meaning "enduring beauty" or "eternal elegance".
Name Census estimates that about 637 living Americans carry the first name Mayumi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mayumi today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mayumi births was 2024 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mayumi. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Mayumi with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
637
~ 1 in 538,076 Americans
Peak year
2024
33 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,337
Tracked since 1963
Census
Mayumi in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 2,321 people with the first name Mayumi, which placed it at #6,792 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#6,792
National first-name rank
People counted
2.3K
2,321 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.8
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
80.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mayumi
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Mayumi is Asian/Pacific Islander at 80.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.5%) and Hispanic (7.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Mayumi described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Mayumi at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander80.1% · 1,860
- Two or more races9.5% · 221
- Hispanic or Latino7.0% · 163
- White1.9% · 45
- Black or African American1.3% · 31
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.0% · 1
Popularity
Mayumi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mayumi from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 190 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Mayumi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mayumi 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 Mayumi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mayumis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Mayumi
Mayumi is a Japanese given name with a rich cultural heritage spanning centuries. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Japanese language, where it is composed of the words "ma" meaning "true" or "sincere," and "yumi" meaning "bow" or "archery." As such, the name carries the connotation of sincerity and skill in archery, a highly revered art in traditional Japanese culture.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Mayumi can be found in historical texts and literature from the Heian period (794-1185 CE). During this era, archery was not only a practical martial art but also a highly respected cultural pursuit, often depicted in poetry and artwork. The name Mayumi may have been bestowed upon individuals who excelled in this craft or embodied the virtues associated with it.
One of the earliest notable figures bearing the name Mayumi was a renowned female calligrapher and poet who lived during the late Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE). Her works, which showcased her exceptional talent and deep appreciation for the arts, have been preserved and studied by scholars for generations.
In the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), Mayumi Hisako, a skilled painter and illustrator, gained recognition for her intricate depictions of nature and traditional Japanese scenes. Her works were widely admired and commissioned by influential figures of the time, solidifying her place in the annals of Japanese art history.
During the Meiji era (1868-1912 CE), a prominent samurai warrior named Mayumi Takahiro earned a reputation for his unwavering loyalty and bravery on the battlefield. His exploits were documented in various historical records, and his name became synonymous with the values of honor and courage upheld by the samurai class.
In the 20th century, Mayumi Yamamoto, a celebrated novelist, and playwright, gained international acclaim for her poignant works that explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. Her literary contributions have been widely translated and studied, cementing her place as one of Japan's most influential writers.
These are just a few examples of the notable individuals who have carried the name Mayumi throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of Japanese culture.
People
Mayumi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mayumi 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
Mayumi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mayumi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 637 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mayumi 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 538,076 US residents.
Is Mayumi a common name?
We classify Mayumi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 655 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mayumi most popular?
The single biggest year for Mayumi was 2024, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mayumi is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Mayumi in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 2,321 people with the name Mayumi, or 0.77 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #6,792 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Mayumi in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Mayumi?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Mayumi appears almost entirely female. Of the 2,320 people counted with this name, 99.9% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Mayumi?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Mayumi is Asian/Pacific Islander at 80.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.5%) and Hispanic (7.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Mayumi most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Mayumi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.1% (1,860 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Mayumi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mayumi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mayumi 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 Mayumi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mayumi 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 Mayumi 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.
How many people have the name Mayumi?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.