Maxson
Every Maxson since 1916 — 1,056 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maxson
Maxson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,819 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 1,056 American babies have been named Maxson. Its peak came in 2016, when 78 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Maxson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maxson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #3,819 |
| 2024 | 24 | #4,395 |
| 2023 | 55 | #2,466 |
| 2022 | 49 | #2,701 |
| 2021 | 46 | #2,761 |
| 2020 | 49 | #2,604 |
| 2019 | 66 | #2,163 |
| 2018 | 72 | #2,022 |
| 2017 | 56 | #2,333 |
| 2016 | 78 | #1,897 |
| 2015 | 68 | #2,082 |
| 2014 | 71 | #2,011 |
| 2013 | 66 | #2,060 |
| 2012 | 44 | #2,750 |
| 2011 | 52 | #2,428 |
| 2010 | 35 | #3,221 |
| 2009 | 28 | #3,793 |
| 2008 | 35 | #3,265 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4,594 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,454 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,788 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,698 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,564 |
| 2002 | 6 | #10,218 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,208 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,765 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maxson in 2025?
Maxson ranked #3,819 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maxson?
1,056 babies have been named Maxson in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maxson most popular?
Maxson peaked in 2016, when 78 newborns received the name.
Is Maxson a boy or girl name?
Maxson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maxson rising or falling?
Maxson is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.