How Many People Are Named Mayda?
Complete statistics for the name Mayda: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mayda is a very rare female name, with only 518 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 637,523 Americans. The name saw its peak popularity in 1953 with 16 births, but it's now experiencing a slow rise, bridging classic and modern styles.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 45All 566 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1953Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mayda Through the Generations
Mayda has been a name that's seen steady, albeit small, presence through the decades. With 566 total births recorded since its inception, it's clear that Mayda isn't a name that's widely chosen, but those who do select it often stick with it. The average age of people named Mayda is 45, indicating a generation that was born around the time the name peaked in 1953. Interestingly, the age distribution shows a fair spread, with 25% under 30, 52% aged 30-60, and 23% over 60, suggesting that while the name may be rare, it's appreciated across different age groups.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mayda's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Mayda
How Many People Have the Name Mayda?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 518 people in the United States currently share the name Mayda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 637,523 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mayda a Common or Rare Name?
Mayda is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Mayda Mean?
Mayda means "creative variant of May" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mayda in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Mayda Most Popular?
The name Mayda reached peak popularity in 1953, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Mayda?
Approximately 518 people named Mayda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 566. That works out to roughly 1 in 637,523 Americans.
Is Mayda a rare name?
Mayda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 637,523 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mayda mean?
Mayda means "creative variant of May" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Mayda more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mayda are male and 100% are female.
When was Mayda most popular?
Mayda peaked in 1953 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.