Mei
4 countries#1733 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Mei was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,859 births recorded 1947–2025 · currently #1733 · peaked in 2025 with 117 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Washington, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
431 births recorded 1982–2022 · currently #2239 · peaked in 2008 with 30 births
Most common in: Paris, La Réunion, Bouches-du-Rhône, Haute-Garonne, Hérault
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
326 births recorded 1977–2021 · peaked in 2010 with 26 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
322 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1866 · peaked in 2010 with 26 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
4 births recorded 1977–1977 · peaked in 1977 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Mei’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3414 | — |
| 2007 | #3428 | ↓14 |
| 2008 | #4647 | ↓1219 |
| 2009 | #3512 | ↑1135 |
| 2010 | #4397 | ↓885 |
| 2011 | #3843 | ↑554 |
| 2012 | #3915 | ↓72 |
| 2013 | #3404 | ↑511 |
| 2014 | #3272 | ↑132 |
| 2015 | #3533 | ↓261 |
| 2016 | #3010 | ↑523 |
| 2017 | #3091 | ↓81 |
| 2018 | #2647 | ↑444 |
| 2019 | #2752 | ↓105 |
| 2020 | #2597 | ↑155 |
| 2021 | #2608 | ↓11 |
| 2022 | #2995 | ↓387 |
| 2023 | #2314 | ↑681 |
| 2024 | #1955 | ↑359 |
| 2025 | #1733 | ↑222 |
Frequently asked questions about Mei
Is Mei a popular name?
Yes — Mei currently ranks #1733 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Mei more common for boys or girls?
Mei is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Mei most popular?
Mei peaked in 2025 in United States, with 117 recorded births that year.
Is Mei rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Mei’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4764 in 1947 to #1733 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Mei?
At least 2,616 babies have been recorded with the name Mei across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Mei popular in more than one country?
Yes — Mei appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Mei?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Mei include Jaylin, Josephina, Sarina, Zella.
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