Mayer Name Popularity and Statistics
Mayer is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Mayer?
Mayer is spelled M-A-Y-E-R. The name has 5 letters.
Mayer Popularity in 2025
Rank#10,107
Recorded Births9
Rank#1,886
Recorded Births83
- Girls usage fell 1,664 places to #10,107 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 53 places to #1,886 and recorded 5 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Mayer Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2012 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 9 | #10,107 |
| 2025 | Boys | 83 | #1,886 |
| 2024 | Girls | 12 | #8,443 |
| 2024 | Boys | 88 | #1,833 |
| 2023 | Girls | 10 | #9,616 |
| 2023 | Boys | 88 | #1,817 |
| 2022 | Girls | 5 | #15,306 |
| 2022 | Boys | 81 | #1,917 |
| 2021 | Girls | 6 | #13,464 |
| 2021 | Boys | 92 | #1,750 |
| 2020 | Girls | 5 | #15,088 |
| 2020 | Boys | 81 | #1,833 |
| 2019 | Girls | 6 | #13,799 |
| 2019 | Boys | 70 | #2,062 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5 | #15,682 |
| 2018 | Boys | 75 | #1,959 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2017 | Boys | 60 | #2,217 |
| 2016 | Boys | 67 | #2,086 |
| 2015 | Boys | 61 | #2,212 |
| 2014 | Boys | 57 | #2,299 |
| 2013 | Boys | 55 | #2,299 |
| 2012 | Girls | 5 | #16,869 |
| 2012 | Boys | 51 | #2,448 |
When Was Mayer Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2021 · Boys
92 recorded births
National rank #1,750
2024 · Boys
88 recorded births
National rank #1,833
2023 · Boys
88 recorded births
National rank #1,817
2025 · Boys
83 recorded births
National rank #1,886
Where Mayer Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #434 | 39 |
| NJ | #543 | 13 |