Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
May
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1919
Peak births
981
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1880Peak 19192025
Quick answers about May
How many people are named May?
An estimated 10,396 living Americans are named May.
How rare is May?
May is uncommon among babies today, with 183 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 81.3% from its 1919 peak.
How old is the typical May?
The median age of a living American named May is approximately 49 years, with most bearers falling between 22 and 74 years old.
Is May still popular?
Yes — May is currently rising in popularity, with 183 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.4× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
1919
Decline from peak
81.3%
2025
183
All-time
49,400