Girl nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Mao
//ˈmaʊ//
1 syllablePeak year: 19913 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Mao's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Mao's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Mao |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2016 | 5 |
Mao through the decades
- Mao peaked in 1991, when 21 babies were named Mao in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1999–2016), use of Mao has fallen 50% compared to the 10 years before that.