Everything about the name MAYSON

Meaning, origin, history

Mayson is an uncommon yet attractive given name of recent origin. It is believed to have been coined by American author and poet, Maya Angelou, as a masculine form of her own first name, Maya. The name Mayson does not have a specific meaning or history associated with it, as it was created quite recently. However, it can be considered a unique and modern choice for parents looking for a distinctive name for their child.

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United States

Popularity of the name MAYSON since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

The name Mayson has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past few decades in the United States, with a total of 4597 babies born with this name since 1990.

In the early 1990s, the name Mayson was relatively uncommon, with only seven births recorded each year from 1990 to 1992. However, the number of births began to rise steadily in the mid-1990s, reaching a peak of 341 births in 2012.

The years 2012 and 2013 marked a turning point for the name Mayson's popularity. After peaking at 341 births in 2012, the number of babies named Mayson began to decline slightly, with 287 births recorded in 2013.

The trend continued, and by 2023, only 145 babies were named Mayson, marking a significant decrease from its peak popularity a decade earlier. Despite this recent decline, the name Mayson remains popular among parents looking for unique and distinct names for their children.