May Name Origin
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American (Western) 40%
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Chinese (East Asian) 35%
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French (European) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: May
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Name Origin
May is a common given name in English-speaking countries, often used as a standalone name or a short form of Margaret or Mary. It also exists as a given name in China, where it is transliterated from Chinese characters, and in France, where it can be a short form of Marie or a standalone name.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name May each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).