Total births
242
Boys' name · since 1981
Mayco
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 242 babies named Mayco, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8532
- among boys today
- 242
- born since 1981
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Mayco is the #8532 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 242 recorded since 1981.
Social Security Administration records show Mayco recorded 242 times among boys since 1981, holding rank #8532 nationally today, ahead of 40% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2025.
- #8532 among boys today
- 242 born since 1981
- 2000s peak decade
- 40% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mayco is currently the #8532 boys' name in America, more common than 40% of boys - 242 born since 1981, peaking in the 2000s.
- #8532
- among boys today
- 242
- born since 1981
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
Mayco vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8532
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 40% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Mayco was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
12 babies were named Mayco in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Mayco compares
242 41th percentile among 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
Mayco's all-time total is 34% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mayco | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 242 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 12 | 23 | 22,252 |
Mayco's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mayco's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mayco at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#8,532
Active since
1981
Mayco popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Mayco by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Mayco's strongest decade.
68 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Mayco births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 15
1980s
15 births
- 1990s
1990s
61 births
- 2000s
2000s
68 births
- 2010s
2010s
54 births
- 2020s
2020s
44 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 68 births (28% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mayco? ▼
Since 1981, Social Security records show 242 babies named Mayco. Today it holds rank #8532 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2009, with 12 births.
When was Mayco most popular? ▼
Mayco was most popular in the 2000s decade with 68 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
How long has the name Mayco been used? ▼
Mayco has been recorded in Social Security data since 1981, spanning 45 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Mayco? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Maynard, Mayson, Mayer, Mayo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mayco's data
- Mayco's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (68 total births) through the 2020s (44) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Mayco
Nearby Names Like Mayco
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mayco
Maynard Boy
#8316 14,918 births
Mayson Boy
#1338 4,848 births
Mayer Boy
#1839 2,545 births
Mayo Boy
1,236 births
Maynor Boy
#3010 1,076 births
Compare Mayco side by side: Mayco vs Maynard Mayco vs Mayson Mayco vs Mayer
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mayco
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, 1981–2025 (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. "Mayco: #8532 Boys' Name - 242 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mayco. 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 Mayco 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.