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.
The name Mayson experienced significant growth in popularity from the late 1990s to around 2012, with a peak of 341 births recorded in 2012. However, since then, its popularity has declined, with only 164 births recorded in 2022 and 145 in 2023. Overall, Mayson has been given to 4597 babies from 1990 to 2023.