Mayme

Diminutive of Mary or Margaret, Hebrew, Egyptian, Greek

"drop of the sea or bitter or pearl"

Mayme Origin and Meaning

The name Mayme is a girl's name.

Mayme is a vintage feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Mary or Mae. Popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Mayme has a sweet, old-fashioned charm that speaks to simpler times. The name reached its peak popularity in the United States around 1900, when it ranked within the top 300 names. By the mid-20th century, it had declined significantly, and today it's considered quite rare, giving it a distinctive quality. Mayme has roots in the Hebrew name Mary, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved,' though as a nickname it took on a more affectionate, familiar quality. With the current revival of vintage names, Mayme occasionally attracts parents seeking an uncommon name with historical substance and a friendly, approachable sound.

Mayme Rank in US Top 1000

# 988 in the US

Famous People Named Mayme

• Mayme Kelso American actress of the silent era
• Mayme Kratz American sculptor
• Mayme Agnew Clayton American pioneering librarian
• Mayme Hanrahan Ousley American politician from Missouri
• Mayme Farmer Irwin Logsdon American mathematician known for her research in algebraic geometry and mathematics education.