The month of May or a field of flowers
As a surname-turned-given-name, Mays likely derives from the month of May, which refers to the Roman goddess Maia. It can also function as a plural topographic name for someone living near a meadow or 'may' (hawthorn) trees. In a modern context, it is often chosen for its brief, breezy sound and connection to springtime.
Less common today
Mays isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,753 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Legendary Major League Baseball center fielder
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