Declining since 2013, #1,677 for boys today.
Popularity of Mayson since 1990
Babies named Mayson per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 152 | 186 |
| 2000s | 474 | 932 |
| 2010s | 391 | 2,745 |
| 2020s | 174 | 985 |
Meaning & origin
Mayson is a modern re-spelling of the popular name Mason, which saw a surge in use during the 1990s and 2000s. First recorded in the U.S. Social Security data in 1990, Mayson reached its highest popularity in 2012, placing at peak year. Since 2013, its usage has been falling, with a rank of 1,677 in 2025 and an incidence of about 1 in 17,429 births. The name has seen notable use in states like Georgia, New Jersey, and New York. As a variant spelling, it offers a slightly more distinctive take on a well-known name, though it remains considerably less common than the original Mason.
Mayson is a modern re-spelling of the surname Mason, which originates from the Old French 'maçon' meaning 'stoneworker' or 'builder'. The surname Mason was occupational, referring to a person who worked with stone. As a given name, Mason gained popularity in the late 20th century, and Mayson emerged as a variant spelling, possibly influenced by the name May or phonetic preference.
Where Mayson is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Mayson” around the world
Where Mayson lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
45
babies in 2024
Quebec
#53
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: May, Sonny
Sibling names for Mayson
Names that share Mayson's style, for a brother or sister.
