Maeson
A masculine name of unknown origin, potentially meaning "strong" or "greatest son".
Name Census estimates that about 978 living Americans carry the first name Maeson. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 69.4% of registrations being male. The average person named Maeson today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maeson births was 2021 (64 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maeson. 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.
People living today
978
~ 1 in 350,465 Americans
Peak year
2021
64 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,020
Tracked since 1995
Gender
Gender distribution for Maeson
Maeson is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 987 total registrations, 685 (69.4%) were male and 302 (30.6%) were female.
Maeson as a male name
- Ranked #4,020 in 2024
- 27 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2012 (51 births)
Maeson as a female name
- Ranked #8,219 in 2024
- 13 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2021 (22 births)
Popularity
Maeson: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maeson from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 457 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Maeson remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maeson 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 Maeson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Maesons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, California, New York recorded the most babies named Maeson, while North Carolina, New York, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 22 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Maeson
The name Maeson is believed to have originated from the Old English language, dating back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Germanic root "mæg" or "mago," which means "kinsman" or "son." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to denote familial relationships or clan affiliations among the Anglo-Saxon tribes.
During the medieval period, the name Maeson appeared in various historical records and documents across England and parts of Scotland. One of the earliest recorded instances was Maeson of Wessex, a minor nobleman who lived in the 8th century and was known for his loyalty to King Cynewulf of Wessex.
In the 11th century, a monk named Maeson of Canterbury gained recognition for his contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts and his work in the scriptoriums of Canterbury Cathedral. His dedication to preserving knowledge and literature earned him respect among the scholarly community of his time.
The name Maeson also found its way into literature and poetry. In the 13th century epic poem "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight," one of the characters is referred to as "Maeson the Merry," a knight renowned for his joyful disposition and prowess in battle.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Maeson Whitlock (1530-1597) made a name for himself as a skilled architect and designer. He was responsible for the construction of several grand estates and manor houses in England, leaving a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of the time.
In the 18th century, Maeson Harrington (1725-1789) was a renowned explorer and navigator who embarked on several voyages to the South Pacific. His detailed accounts of the regions he visited and the indigenous cultures he encountered contributed significantly to the knowledge of the era.
Throughout its history, the name Maeson has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, from noble lineages to scholarly pursuits, artistic endeavors, and adventurous explorations. While its usage may have fluctuated over the centuries, the name carries a rich heritage and a connection to the cultural roots of the Anglo-Saxon people.
People
Maeson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maeson 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
Maeson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maeson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 978 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maeson 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 350,465 US residents.
Is Maeson a common name?
We classify Maeson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 90% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 987 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maeson most popular?
The single biggest year for Maeson was 2021, when 64 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maeson is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Maeson a male name?
Yes, 69.4% of people registered as Maeson in the SSA data are male. 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.
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.