Declining since 2018, #2,941 for boys today.
Popularity of Maxon since 1916
Babies named Maxon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 230 |
| 2010s | 852 |
| 2020s | 339 |
Meaning & origin
Maxon is a modern American name that first appeared in records in 1916 but remained exceptionally rare until the 21st century. It reached its peak rank of 2,941 in 2018, with about 1 in 40,668 boys receiving the name that year. Since 2018, its usage has been slowly declining. The name's top state is California, reflecting its association with contemporary, creative naming trends. Maxon likely originated as a respelling of Mason or as a blend of Max with the -son suffix, placing it firmly in the Modern English category. Its appeal lies in its similarity to popular names like Mason and Jackson while offering a distinctively X-spelled twist.
The name Maxon first appeared in U.S. records in 1916 but remained very rare for decades. It likely arose as a creative respelling of Mason, substituting X for S, or as a blend of Max and the common -son suffix. The name saw a notable increase in use in the 2010s, peaking in 2018.
Where Maxon is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Max
Sibling names for Maxon
Names that share Maxon's style, for a brother or sister.
