Maxon
Every Maxon since 1916 — 1,466 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maxon
Maxon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,966 in 2025 with 42 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 1,466 American babies have been named Maxon. Its peak came in 2018, when 108 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Maxon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maxon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42 | #2,966 |
| 2024 | 40 | #3,078 |
| 2023 | 39 | #3,158 |
| 2022 | 74 | #2,054 |
| 2021 | 61 | #2,291 |
| 2020 | 83 | #1,809 |
| 2019 | 99 | #1,647 |
| 2018 | 108 | #1,562 |
| 2017 | 95 | #1,678 |
| 2016 | 97 | #1,650 |
| 2015 | 105 | #1,549 |
| 2014 | 101 | #1,571 |
| 2013 | 76 | #1,874 |
| 2012 | 67 | #2,060 |
| 2011 | 49 | #2,538 |
| 2010 | 55 | #2,346 |
| 2009 | 33 | #3,381 |
| 2008 | 47 | #2,662 |
| 2007 | 32 | #3,419 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5,457 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,581 |
| 2004 | 26 | #3,601 |
| 2003 | 16 | #4,965 |
| 2002 | 18 | #4,432 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,823 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,802 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maxon in 2025?
Maxon ranked #2,966 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maxon?
1,466 babies have been named Maxon in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maxon most popular?
Maxon peaked in 2018, when 108 newborns received the name.
Is Maxon a boy or girl name?
Maxon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maxon rising or falling?
Maxon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.