Mae

Mae is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Mae isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Mae is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Mae was, in the past month, the 408th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Mae is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Mae was viewed 42 times, and liked 1 times.

The map below shows Mae's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Mae is most adored in Idaho, Minnesota and Alabama.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, Hawaii and New Hampshire.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Mae.

Most popular breeds named Mae:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd
3. English Cocker Spaniel
4. Cocker Spaniel
5. Border Collie

Mae is found in these categories:

irish

Derived from Maebh, an ancient Irish queen's name.

british

Commonly used in Wales, derived from "Mair", meaning Mary.

old-fashioned

Popular during the 1920s, it echoes flapper era charm and simplicity.

grumpy

Mae sounds like a moan, perfect for a sulky pooch!