Maycen
A feminine name referring to the fifth month of the year.
Name Census estimates that about 163 living Americans carry the first name Maycen. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 68.5% of registrations being male. The average person named Maycen today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maycen births was 2013 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maycen. 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
163
~ 1 in 2,102,787 Americans
Peak year
2013
16 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,647
Tracked since 2000
Gender
Gender distribution for Maycen
Maycen is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 165 total registrations, 113 (68.5%) were male and 52 (31.5%) were female.
Maycen as a male name
- Ranked #13,647 in 2022
- 5 male births in 2022
- Peak: 2014 (12 births)
Maycen as a female name
- Ranked #16,873 in 2022
- 5 female births in 2022
- Peak: 2009 (7 births)
Popularity
Maycen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maycen from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 104 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maycen 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 Maycen 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 Maycen
The name Maycen is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from the English name Mayson or the French name Maison. It does not appear to have any direct etymological roots in ancient languages or cultures.
The earliest recorded use of the name Maycen dates back to the late 20th century, though its exact origin is unclear. It is possible that it was created as a combination of the names May and Cen, with May being a common English name derived from the month of May, and Cen being a shortened form of names like Cendrine or Cendrillon.
There are no known historical references or mentions of the name Maycen in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. This is likely due to its modern creation and lack of a deep linguistic or cultural heritage.
While the name Maycen is relatively uncommon, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this first name throughout history. One of the earliest recorded examples is Maycen Faulkner, an American actress born in 1988, who has appeared in various television shows and films.
Another individual with the name Maycen is Maycen Hardy, an American fashion designer and entrepreneur born in 1992, known for her sustainable and eco-friendly clothing line.
In the sports world, Maycen White is an American professional basketball player born in 1996, who played for several teams in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).
Maycen Fitzpatrick, born in 1985, is a Canadian artist and sculptor known for her large-scale public art installations.
Lastly, Maycen Olsen, born in 1972, is a Norwegian author and poet who has published several acclaimed collections of poetry and short stories.
While these individuals provide a glimpse into the use of the name Maycen, it is important to note that its modern origin and relatively recent popularity make it challenging to find extensive historical records or references.
People
Maycen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maycen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Maycen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maycen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 163 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maycen 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 2,102,787 US residents.
Is Maycen a common name?
We classify Maycen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 165 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maycen most popular?
The single biggest year for Maycen was 2013, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maycen is about 13 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 Maycen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maycen a male name?
Yes, 68.5% of people registered as Maycen 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.
Is Maycen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maycen 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 Maycen 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 Maycen?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Maycen at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.