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May

female

Meaning

"Fifth Month; Maiden"

Used as a month name and feminine given name, often associated with springtime imagery and modesty.

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Popularity History of May

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1357Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1357

May was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+76

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include May

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes May, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

18 linked lists

Quick Facts

OriginEnglish, Latin
Syllables1
Length3 letters

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