May Swan

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

May Swan — Arabic
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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May Swan is a name that combines Arabic origins. The first name May is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. May is an English feminine given name. It is derived from the name of the month, which comes from Maia, the name of a Roman fertility goddess. It can also be a variant of the Arabic name Mai مي, which either means water or little gazelle. Mary of Teck (1867–1953), queen consort of George V, King of the United Kingdom. She was informally referred to as "May". The surname Swan: Daniel C. Swan, American cultural anthropologist and museum curator Donald A. Swan (1935–1981), American anthropologist Janis Swan, American-New Zealand food process engineering academic Richard Swan (born 1933), American mathematician Toril Swan (1945–2022), Norwegian philologist Trevor Swan (1918–1989), Australian economist Vivien Swan (1943–2009), British archaeologist Arts, entertainment, and literature Alfred Swan (1890–1970), Russian composer and musicologist Alison Swan (fl. 1988–2015), Bermudian filmmaker, writer, and real estate developer Annalyn Swan (born c. May is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 45K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name May reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: May

Arabic

May is an English feminine given name. It is derived from the name of the month, which comes from Maia, the name of a Roman fertility goddess. It can also be a variant of the Arabic name Mai مي, which either means water or little gazelle. Mary of Teck (1867–1953), queen consort of George V, King of the United Kingdom. She was informally referred to as "May".

Surname: Swan

English

Daniel C. Swan, American cultural anthropologist and museum curator Donald A. Swan (1935–1981), American anthropologist Janis Swan, American-New Zealand food process engineering academic Richard Swan (born 1933), American mathematician Toril Swan (1945–2022), Norwegian philologist Trevor Swan (1918–1989), Australian economist Vivien Swan (1943–2009), British archaeologist Arts, entertainment, and literature Alfred Swan (1890–1970), Russian composer and musicologist Alison Swan (fl. 1988–2015), Bermudian filmmaker, writer, and real estate developer Annalyn Swan (born c.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name May is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name May by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named May Swan

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for May Swan:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

22
Personality Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name May?
The first name May originates from Arabic. May is an English feminine given name. It is derived from the name of the month, which comes from Maia, the name of a Roman fertility goddess. It can also be a variant of the Arabic name Mai مي, which either means water or little gazelle. Mary of Teck (1867–1953), queen consort of George V, King of the United Kingdom. She was informally referred to as "May".
When was May most popular?
The name May reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Swan?
The surname Swan originates from English. Daniel C. Swan, American cultural anthropologist and museum curator Donald A. Swan (1935–1981), American anthropologist Janis Swan, American-New Zealand food process engineering academic Richard Swan (born 1933), American mathematician Toril Swan (1945–2022), Norwegian philologist Trevor Swan (1918–1989), Australian economist Vivien Swan (1943–2009), British archaeologist Arts, entertainment, and literature Alfred Swan (1890–1970), Russian composer and musicologist Alison Swan (fl. 1988–2015), Bermudian filmmaker, writer, and real estate developer Annalyn Swan (born c.
What are the origins of the name May Swan?
The name May Swan combines two different traditions: the first name May has Arabic roots, while the surname Swan originates from English.
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