How Many People Are Named Mayson?

Complete statistics for the name Mayson in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Mayson
Very Rare
5,894
Estimated People
1 in 55,989
1 in X Americans
2012
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
4,745 (81%)
♀ Female
1,149 (19%)
81%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 14

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 62
Arkansas 12
Arizona 77
California 429
Colorado 15
Connecticut 15
Florida 277
Georgia 177
Iowa 22
Idaho 5
Illinois 96
Indiana 93
Kansas 5
Kentucky 40
Louisiana 60
Massachusetts 39
Maryland 28
Michigan 101
Minnesota 34
Missouri 108
Mississippi 51
North Carolina 145
New Jersey 59
New Mexico 10
Nevada 11
New York 232
Ohio 149
Oklahoma 28
Oregon 28
Pennsylvania 148
South Carolina 57
Tennessee 111
Texas 452
Utah 41
Virginia 22
Washington 71
Wisconsin 56
West Virginia 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Mayson

How Many People Have the Name Mayson in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,894 people in the United States currently share the name Mayson. That works out to roughly 1 in every 55,989 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Mayson a Common or Rare Name?

Mayson is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Mayson Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Mayson are covered in full on the Mayson name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Mayson Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Mayson in SSA data, approximately 81% are male and 19% are female. Mayson leans male but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Mayson Most Popular?

The name Mayson reached peak popularity in 2012, with 341 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Mayson Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Mayson across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Mayson?

Approximately 5,894 people in the United States share the name Mayson, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Mayson a rare name?

Mayson is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 55,989 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mayson mean?

The meaning and origin of Mayson is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Mayson more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 81% of people named Mayson are male and 19% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Mayson most popular?

The name Mayson reached its peak in 2012, with 341 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People5,894
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 55,989
GenderMale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2012
Male %81%
Female %19%

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