unisex name
Mayo
MAH-yoh
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 1,497
Mayo is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 17% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2005 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Mayo is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1921, when 54 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1893.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Mayo Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 16 |
| 1900s | 42 |
| 1910s | 314 |
| 1920s | 394 |
| 1930s | 214 |
| 1940s | 150 |
| 1950s | 143 |
| 1960s | 77 |
| 1970s | 61 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 10 |
How Popular Is Mayo?
In 2005, Mayo was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Mayo Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Mayo
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mayo Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mayo over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mayo
- Pronunciation MAH-yoh
Sibling Names for Mayo
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mayo — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mayo
How popular is the name Mayo?
In 2005, Mayo was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Mayo a girl's or a boy's name?
Mayo is used for both girls and boys. About 17% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Mayo?
Mayo has 2 syllables.
When was Mayo most popular?
Mayo peaked in 1921, when 54 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.