Mayumi
Borrowed from Japanese まゆみ (Mayumi).
Every Mayumi since 1963 — 697 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mayumi
Mayumi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,628 in 2025 with 42 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 697 American babies have been named Mayumi. Its peak came in 2025, when 42 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mayumi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mayumi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42 | #3,628 |
| 2024 | 33 | #4,350 |
| 2023 | 32 | #4,424 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,421 |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,352 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,113 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,222 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,699 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,721 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,120 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,170 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,358 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,276 |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,508 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,489 |
| 2010 | 18 | #7,115 |
| 2009 | 9 | #12,107 |
| 2008 | 30 | #4,975 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,633 |
| 2006 | 19 | #6,755 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,246 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,871 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,105 |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,141 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,682 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,442 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,312 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,964 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,159 |
| 1980 | 11 | #6,176 |
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Famous people named Mayumi
- Mayumi Tanaka Actor · b. 1955
- Mayumi Omatsu Soccer player · b. 1970
- Mayumi Iizuka Actor · b. 1977
- Mayumi Aoki Athlete · b. 1953
- Mayumi Kaji Soccer player · b. 1964
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mayumi mean?
Borrowed from Japanese まゆみ (Mayumi).
How popular is the name Mayumi in 2025?
Mayumi ranked #3,628 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mayumi?
697 babies have been named Mayumi in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mayumi most popular?
Mayumi peaked in 2025, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Mayumi a boy or girl name?
Mayumi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mayumi rising or falling?
Mayumi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mayumi?
Well-known people named Mayumi include Mayumi Tanaka (actor), Mayumi Omatsu (soccer player), Mayumi Iizuka (actor).