Name meaning & stats
Mao
Mao. 295 US babies since 1940, peak 1991. Notable Maos are 1.8× over-represented as singers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1991
295 US babies were named Mao between 1940 and 2025.
Mao around the world
- France: 95 babies since 1900, peak 2025, No. 2,218 in 2025
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Maos end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.6× | Low · 7 people |
| Singer | 1.8× | Low · 6 people |
| Model | 1.3× | Low · 2 people |
| Footballer | 1.0× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable women who are singers, Maos show up 1.8× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1991)