Mae

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Mae

Gender: Feminine
Language: English
Etymology:
Mae is an alternate spelling of May. May when from before the late 19th century, is usually a nickname for Margaret, Mabel, or Mary. When used afterwards, May usually referred to the month of May.

History:
Mae was a nickname (an alternate for May) that began to be given as a first name circa the early 19th century.

Pronunciation: may.

Famous Bearers:
Scientists:
Mae Jemison (1956-)
American physician and astronaut.

Singers and Entertainers:
Mae West (1892-1980)
American actress.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.063 % named Mae

Popularity of Mae:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1910: 62nd most popular.
1910-1920: 86th most popular.
1920-1930: 118th most popular.
1930-1940: 165th most popular.
1940-1950: 251st most popular.
1950-1960: 378th most popular.
1960-1970: 692nd most popular.
1970-2000: N/A