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Why parents love Mayer- John Mayer IS one of the most talented guitarists.
- Oscar Mayer IS the most iconic brand.
- Two syllables with a refined, German sound: MAY-er.
- The meaning bringer of light IS luminous.
- The most multiply branded name.
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The vibe of Mayer
bringer of lightfarmerAY-ERMeyerHebrewGermanJohn MayerguitaristOscar Mayericonic
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Origin & history of Mayer
Hebrew meir (bringer of light) or German (farmer)
→ Mayer
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Hebrew/German; John Mayer (born 1977).
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Today
Mayer remains a beloved choice, ranking #1979 in the US. 2,521 babies have been named Mayer since 1912.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Mayer?
2021
peak year
Mayer is on the rise. After years out of the spotlight, it has been gaining ground with U.S. parents in the most recent decade. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #1979), with about 82 babies named Mayer each year. In 2021, 92 babies received the name (ranked #1757). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 2,521.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
92
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,757)
(ranked #1,757)
82
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
820
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
2,521
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Mayer8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.
Mayer's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — light-bringing seeking. People named Mayer tend to be refined, talented, and gifted at being the most talented AND most iconic.
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Most talented AND most iconic✦
John-Mayer◈
Oscar-brand◎
Hebrew-light♡
Refined-GermanM4
A1
Y7
E5
R9
Sum: 26 → Life path 8
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Personality of Mayer💼
Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
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Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
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Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
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Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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