Total births
714
Unisex name · since 1995
Maeson
Maeson has 714 recorded births since 1995 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2012 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4039
- among boys today
- 714
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
Maeson currently ranks #4039 among unisex names in America, with 714 babies recorded since 1995.
Maeson has 714 recorded births among boys since 1995, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4039 as of the latest data, more common than 72% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2025.
- #4039 among boys today
- 714 born since 1995
- 2010s peak decade
- 72% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Maeson is currently the #4039 unisex name in America, more common than 72% of boys - 714 born since 1995, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4039
- among boys today
- 714
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
Maeson vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4039
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 72% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Maeson was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
51 babies were named Maeson in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Maeson compares
714 Top 36% higher than 64% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Maeson's all-time total is 95% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Maeson | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 714 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 51 | 23 | 22,252 |
Maeson's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Maeson splits its recorded history at 2011: 71% of all births land in the more recent half, 29% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1995 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2012 peak of 51 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Maeson at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#4,039
Active since
1995
Maeson popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Maeson popularity over time - girls
314 total births recorded since 1995 (Maeson as girls' name)
Maeson by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Maeson's strongest decade.
373 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Maeson births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 25
1990s
25 births
- 2000s 147
2000s
147 births
- 2010s
2010s
373 births
- 2020s
2020s
169 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 373 births (52% of all-time use).
How Maeson compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Maeson's total volume
Maeson vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Maeson by state
Where Maeson concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 32 | 4.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 25 | 3.5% |
| #3 | New York | | 13 | 1.8% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Maeson's total US births 4.5%
Even split
32 of 714 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maeson? ▼
Since 1995, Social Security records show 714 babies named Maeson. Today it holds rank #4039 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2012, with 51 births.
When was Maeson most popular? ▼
Maeson was most popular in the 2010s decade with 373 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Maeson most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Maeson are California (32 births), Texas (25 births), New York (13 births).
Is Maeson a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Maeson is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 714 births, and as a girl's name it has 314 births.
How long has the name Maeson been used? ▼
Records for Maeson go back to 1995, giving 31 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Maeson? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mael, Mae, Maejor, Maesyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Maeson's data
- Maeson's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (373 total births) through the 2020s (169) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Maesons (32 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Maeson
Nearby Names Like Maeson
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maeson
Mael Boy
#1056 1,353 births
Mae Boy
606 births
Maejor Boy
112 births
Maesyn Boy
37 births
Maelo Boy
#4558 28 births
Compare Maeson side by side: Maeson vs Mael Maeson vs Mae Maeson vs Maejor
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1995–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Maeson: #4039 Unisex Name - 714 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maeson. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Maeson draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.