How Many People Are Named Mayson?
Complete statistics for the name Mayson: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mayson is a very rare name for boys, with only 5,837 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 56,539 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 97% of those named Mayson being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 14All 5,894 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2012Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mayson Through the Generations
Mayson emerged as a name in the early 2000s, reaching its peak popularity in 2012 with 385 births. Since then, it has maintained a steady but slow rise, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. The average age of people named Mayson is 14, indicating that most were born around 2009, aligning closely with the post-recession baby boom. With 5,720 under-30 and only 174 aged 30-60, Mayson remains firmly rooted in contemporary culture.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mayson's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Mayson
How Many People Have the Name Mayson?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 551 people in the United States currently share the name Mayson. That works out to roughly 1 in every 601,541 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mayson a Common or Rare Name?
Mayson is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Mayson Mean?
Mayson means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mayson in SSA data, approximately 80% are male and 20% are female.
When Was Mayson Most Popular?
The name Mayson reached peak popularity in 2012, with 385 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Mayson?
Approximately 551 people named Mayson live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 551. That works out to roughly 1 in 601,541 Americans.
Is Mayson a rare name?
Mayson is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 601,541 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mayson mean?
Mayson means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Mayson more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 80% of people named Mayson are male and 20% are female.
When was Mayson most popular?
Mayson peaked in 2012 with 385 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.