Name Profile
May
"Not available in SSA source data." — Unknown origin
About May
May appears in U.S. Social Security baby-name records from 1880 through 2020. It does not appear in the 2024 top 1,000 list for girls, but it remains part of the official historical record. Across available SSA years, the name appears 49,309 times.
Quick Facts
Nicknames for May
May is usually used as-is and doesn’t have a common shortened nickname.
Popularity in the U.S.
May is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 girls.. Parents often choose May for its clear pronunciation and classic style.
May had — births in .
Middle Name Ideas
- May Rose
- May Claire
- May June
More Names Like May
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Not available in SSA source data.
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Not available in SSA source data.
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Not available in SSA source data.
Patricia
Not available in SSA source data.
Jessica
Not available in SSA source data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does May mean?
May means "Not available in SSA source data." and is commonly associated with Unknown roots.
Is May a popular baby name in the U.S.?
Yes. May is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 girls..
How is May pronounced?
A common pronunciation is May.