Mei Name Popularity and Statistics
Mei is predominantly used for girls. 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 Mei?
Mei is spelled M-E-I. The name has 3 letters.
Mei Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,733
Recorded Births117
- Girls usage rose 222 places to #1,733 and recorded 16 more 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.
Mei Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 117 | #1,733 |
| 2024 | Girls | 101 | #1,955 |
| 2023 | Girls | 79 | #2,314 |
| 2022 | Girls | 55 | #2,995 |
| 2021 | Girls | 66 | #2,608 |
| 2020 | Girls | 65 | #2,597 |
| 2019 | Girls | 61 | #2,752 |
| 2018 | Girls | 65 | #2,647 |
| 2017 | Girls | 52 | #3,091 |
| 2016 | Girls | 55 | #3,010 |
| 2015 | Girls | 44 | #3,533 |
| 2014 | Girls | 49 | #3,272 |
| 2013 | Girls | 46 | #3,404 |
| 2012 | Girls | 39 | #3,915 |
| 2011 | Girls | 39 | #3,843 |
| 2010 | Girls | 33 | #4,397 |
| 2009 | Girls | 46 | #3,512 |
| 2008 | Girls | 32 | #4,647 |
| 2007 | Girls | 48 | #3,428 |
| 2006 | Girls | 47 | #3,414 |
| 2005 | Girls | 32 | #4,267 |
| 2004 | Girls | 35 | #3,989 |
| 2003 | Girls | 45 | #3,232 |
| 2002 | Girls | 30 | #4,179 |
When Was Mei 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.
2025 · Girls
117 recorded births
National rank #1,733
2024 · Girls
101 recorded births
National rank #1,955
2023 · Girls
79 recorded births
National rank #2,314
2021 · Girls
66 recorded births
National rank #2,608
Where Mei 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 Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| UT | #704 | 5 |
| AZ | #818 | 7 |
| WA | #915 | 6 |
| NY | #1,087 | 13 |
| CA | #1,361 | 17 |
| TX | #2,038 | 10 |
| FL | #2,151 | 5 |