Maesen
A feminine name derived from the Old French word meaning "girl".
Name Census estimates that about 35 living Americans carry the first name Maesen. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 68.6% of registrations being female. The average person named Maesen today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maesen births was 2016 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maesen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Maesen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
35
~ 1 in 9,792,981 Americans
Peak year
2016
12 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2016 SSA rank
#11,618
Tracked since 2011
Gender
Gender distribution for Maesen
Maesen is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 35 total registrations, 11 (31.4%) were male and 24 (68.6%) were female.
Maesen as a male name
- Ranked #11,618 in 2016
- 6 male births in 2016
- Peak: 2016 (6 births)
Maesen as a female name
- Ranked #14,481 in 2023
- 6 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2020 (7 births)
Popularity
Maesen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maesen from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 22 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Maesen remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maesen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Maesen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Maesen
The name Maesen is believed to have originated from the Dutch language, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be a variant of the name Maas, which itself is derived from the Latin word "Mosa," referring to the Meuse River that flows through Belgium, France, and the Netherlands.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maesen can be found in a 13th-century Dutch chronicle, where it was used to identify a nobleman from the region near the Meuse River. The name's association with this area suggests that it may have been initially used as a locational surname before transitioning into a given name.
In the 15th century, a notable figure named Maesen van der Goes was a Dutch diplomat and ambassador to the court of the Holy Roman Emperor. He played a significant role in negotiating treaties and fostering diplomatic relations between the Netherlands and other European powers.
During the 16th century, a Dutch painter named Maesen Jacobsz is remembered for his contributions to the Northern Renaissance art movement. His works, which often depicted biblical scenes and landscapes, can still be found in various museums across Europe.
In the 17th century, a Dutch composer named Maesen van Breen gained recognition for his sacred choral works and contributions to the development of early Baroque music in the Netherlands.
Moving forward to the 19th century, a Dutch military officer named Maesen van Ravenstein served with distinction during the Napoleonic Wars. He is particularly noted for his role in the Battle of Waterloo, where he displayed exceptional bravery and leadership.
These are just a few examples of historically significant individuals who bore the name Maesen. While the name's usage may have evolved over time, its origins can be traced back to the Netherlands and the region surrounding the Meuse River, where it likely held particular significance in the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods.
People
Maesen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maesen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Maesen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maesen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 35 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maesen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 9,792,981 US residents.
Is Maesen a common name?
We classify Maesen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 48.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 35 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maesen most popular?
The single biggest year for Maesen was 2016, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maesen is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Maesen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maesen a female name?
Yes, 68.6% of people registered as Maesen in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Maesen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maesen in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Maesen can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Maesen?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Maesen at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.