May

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

May was most popular in 1919, when 991 American babies were given the name — ranking #343 that year. In 2025 it ranked #2,341, with 183 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 50,099 people named May.

May over time

Births per year. The dot marks May’s peak in 1919. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org