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Mayme

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Pronounced MAYM /ˈmeɪm/Medium

Meaning: A vintage American pet form of Mary or Margaret, popular in the late 1800s. Carries the sense 'beloved; of the sea' (Mary) or 'pearl' (Margaret) through its parent names.Low

In 30 seconds: A one-beat vintage charmer: Mayme is an old pet form of Mary or Margaret (said 'MAYM'). Sweet and antique.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningA vintage American pet form of Mary or Margaret, popular in the late 1800s. Carries the sense 'beloved; of the sea' (Mary) or 'pearl' (Margaret) through its parent names.
U.S. rank (2024)#11740 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1915
Total births (all-time)≈ 10,928

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191518802024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mayme is a vintage American pet form of Mary or Margaret, popular around the turn of the last century. It carries 'beloved; of the sea' or 'pearl' through its parent names, and today reads as a sweet antique revival. Rare in the U.S. (said 'MAYM').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, with an antique, late-1800s feel. Rare, vintage, and sweet.

Did you know? Mayme was a fashionable pet form of Mary or Margaret in the late 1800s — a single-syllable antique charmer now rarely heard (said 'MAYM').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Mayme — Vintage pet form of Mary/Margaret

Variations

MamieMaimieMame

Nicknames

MayMimi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mayme mean?

Mayme is a vintage pet form of Mary or Margaret, carrying 'beloved; of the sea' or 'pearl.'

How do you pronounce Mayme?

It's said MAYM /ˈmeɪm/ — one syllable.

Is Mayme a boy or girl name?

Mayme is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Mayme?

Mayme is a rare name in the U.S.

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