Maesyn
Of uncertain origin, possibly a feminine variant of the name Mason.
Name Census estimates that about 454 living Americans carry the first name Maesyn. It is a predominantly female name (93.0% of registrations). The average person named Maesyn today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maesyn births was 2018 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maesyn. 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
454
~ 1 in 754,966 Americans
Peak year
2018
35 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2020 SSA rank
#5,366
Tracked since 1999
Gender
Gender distribution for Maesyn
Maesyn leans heavily female at 93.0% of total registrations, but 32 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Maesyn as a male name
- Ranked #13,313 in 2020
- 5 male births in 2020
- Peak: 2015 (8 births)
Maesyn as a female name
- Ranked #5,366 in 2024
- 24 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2018 (35 births)
Popularity
Maesyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maesyn 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 249 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Maesyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maesyn 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 Maesyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Maesyns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Maesyn
The name Maesyn is a relatively modern invention, originating in the late 20th century. It does not have a clear linguistic or cultural origin, and is likely a constructed name created for its aesthetic or symbolic value. The name appears to be a variation of the more common name Mason, which has roots in the English occupational surname referring to a stone worker or builder.
While the name Maesyn itself does not have a long historical record, it may have been inspired by other names or words with similar sounds or spellings. For example, it shares similarities with the Welsh name Maesan or the Scottish name Maeson, both of which are derived from the Gaelic word "maois" meaning "son of the servant."
There are no known historical references or appearances of the name Maesyn in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. This is likely due to its recent coinage and lack of established historical usage.
As a relatively new name, there are few notable historical figures who have borne the name Maesyn. However, here are a few individuals who may have been among the earliest recorded instances of the name:
1. Maesyn Jones (born 1984), a Welsh rugby player.
2. Maesyn Taylor (born 1992), an American actress and model.
3. Maesyn Williams (born 1998), a British singer-songwriter.
4. Maesyn Thompson (born 2002), an Australian tennis player.
5. Maesyn Davis (born 2005), an American child prodigy and author.
It is important to note that due to the relatively recent emergence of the name Maesyn, there may be limited historical information and documented examples of individuals with this first name. As the name gains more widespread usage over time, more historical records and notable figures bearing the name may emerge.
People
Maesyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maesyn 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
Maesyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maesyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 454 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maesyn 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 754,966 US residents.
Is Maesyn a common name?
We classify Maesyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 458 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maesyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Maesyn was 2018, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maesyn is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Maesyn a female name?
Yes, 93.0% of people registered as Maesyn 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.
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.