Mayson
Every Mayson since 1990 — 6,039 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mayson
Mayson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,686 in 2025 with 98 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 6,039 American babies have been named Mayson — about 80% boys and 20% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2012, when 385 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 Mayson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mayson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41 | #3,688 | 98 | #1,686 |
| 2024 | 26 | #5,101 | 144 | #1,335 |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,672 | 147 | #1,306 |
| 2022 | 32 | #4,433 | 165 | #1,207 |
| 2021 | 22 | #5,689 | 220 | #1,000 |
| 2020 | 31 | #4,413 | 211 | #1,003 |
| 2019 | 39 | #3,831 | 219 | #977 |
| 2018 | 32 | #4,419 | 259 | #853 |
| 2017 | 36 | #4,124 | 256 | #853 |
| 2016 | 24 | #5,557 | 269 | #841 |
| 2015 | 44 | #3,575 | 297 | #787 |
| 2014 | 42 | #3,697 | 302 | #774 |
| 2013 | 44 | #3,553 | 288 | #781 |
| 2012 | 44 | #3,625 | 341 | #694 |
| 2011 | 45 | #3,537 | 270 | #813 |
| 2010 | 41 | #3,793 | 244 | #862 |
| 2009 | 35 | #4,340 | 154 | #1,179 |
| 2008 | 41 | #3,910 | 157 | #1,159 |
| 2007 | 56 | #3,113 | 127 | #1,336 |
| 2006 | 56 | #3,043 | 86 | #1,662 |
| 2005 | 62 | #2,721 | 86 | #1,602 |
| 2004 | 44 | #3,425 | 79 | #1,647 |
| 2003 | 47 | #3,166 | 76 | #1,653 |
| 2002 | 54 | #2,809 | 65 | #1,782 |
| 2001 | 42 | #3,290 | 61 | #1,834 |
| 2000 | 37 | #3,567 | 41 | #2,363 |
| 1995 | 38 | #3,061 | 15 | #4,202 |
| 1990 | — | — | 7 | #6,911 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mayson in 2025?
Mayson ranked #1,686 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 98 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mayson?
6,039 babies have been named Mayson in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mayson most popular?
Mayson peaked in 2012, when 385 newborns received the name.
Is Mayson a boy or girl name?
Mayson is used for both: about 20% of babies named Mayson have been girls and 80% boys.
Is the name Mayson rising or falling?
Mayson is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.