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Summary

The name Mayme originates from the Hebrew name Miriam, ultimately leading to the English Mary. It means 'beloved' or 'wished-for child.' It has evolved through several languages, maintaining its roots in biblical and cultural contexts. Historically, it gained popularity as a diminutive of Mary in the late 19th century, and today it carries an old-fashioned charm. There are several variants like Mamie and Mame, and notable figures include Mayme Adams and Mayme de la Torre.

The name Mayme is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Mayme has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Mayme' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 398th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 958th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2957th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5966th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9514th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 17023rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13399th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Mayme' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.