Mayze
A feminine variation of the name Maize, derived from the Spanish word for corn.
Name Census estimates that about 72 living Americans carry the first name Mayze. It is a predominantly female name (90.3% of registrations). The average person named Mayze today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mayze births was 2024 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mayze. 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 Mayze. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
72
~ 1 in 4,760,477 Americans
Peak year
2024
13 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,511
Tracked since 2017
Gender
Gender distribution for Mayze
Mayze leans heavily female at 90.3% of total registrations, but 7 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Mayze as a male name
- Ranked #10,511 in 2024
- 7 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (7 births)
Mayze as a female name
- Ranked #14,611 in 2024
- 6 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2021 (12 births)
Popularity
Mayze: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mayze from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 59 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mayze 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 Mayze during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mayze
The name Mayze is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) as early as the 4th millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian word "mazi," which means "to be exalted" or "to be elevated." This suggests that the name was likely given to individuals who were held in high regard or who had achieved a position of prominence within their community.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mayze can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient Mesopotamian epic poem that dates back to around 2100 BCE. In this epic, there is a character named Mayze who is described as a wise and respected elder among the people of Uruk. This provides further evidence that the name was associated with wisdom, respect, and elevated status in ancient Sumerian society.
Throughout the centuries, the name Mayze has been found in various historical records and texts from different cultures and regions. For example, there is a record of a Persian scholar named Mayze ibn Abi al-Qasim, who lived in the 10th century CE and was renowned for his contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy.
In the 12th century, there was a notable figure named Mayze al-Din, who was a Muslim theologian and philosopher from Andalusia (modern-day Spain). He played a significant role in the intellectual and cultural exchange between the Islamic world and Europe during that time period.
Another historical figure with the name Mayze was a 15th-century Ottoman Turkish poet and mystic named Mayze Effendi. His works were widely celebrated and influential within the Ottoman literary tradition.
In more recent history, there was a German philosopher and writer named Mayze Brentano, who lived from 1778 to 1842. She was known for her contributions to the Romantic movement and her writings on metaphysics and aesthetics.
It is worth noting that while the name Mayze has been found in various cultures and time periods throughout history, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to some other names. This rarity may be due to its unique and distinctive sound, as well as its ancient origins.
People
Mayze + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mayze 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
Mayze: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mayze?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 72 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mayze 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 4,760,477 US residents.
Is Mayze a common name?
We classify Mayze as "Very Rare". It ranks above 59.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 72 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mayze most popular?
The single biggest year for Mayze was 2024, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mayze is about 5 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 Mayze in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mayze a female name?
Yes, 90.3% of people registered as Mayze 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 Mayze still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mayze 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 Mayze 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 named Mayze?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.