Maxson
Boy name · #3770 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Maxson? In official American birth records, Maxson has been tracked continuously since 1916, giving it 109 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 29 baby boys were named Maxson, placing it at #3770 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2068, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 62,069 boys born in 2025 was named Maxson.
Babies named Maxson per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 109-year story
Maxson first appears in the Social Security records in 1916, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2016, when 78 boys were named Maxson — good for #1890 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Maxson against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Maxson in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Maxson is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Maxson will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Maxson is most common
State-level data for Maxson is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Maxson
Statistically, parents drawn to Maxson tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Maeson, Morrison, Henson, Payson, and Mayson.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Maxson | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #3757 |
| 2024 | 24 | #4321 |
| 2023 | 55 | #2441 |
| 2022 | 49 | #2675 |
| 2021 | 46 | #2732 |
| 2020 | 49 | #2586 |
| 2019 | 66 | #2150 |
| 2018 | 72 | #2017 |
| 2017 | 56 | #2319 |
| 2016 | 78 | #1890 |
| 2015 | 68 | #2068 |
| 2014 | 71 | #2000 |
| 2013 | 66 | #2044 |
| 2012 | 44 | #2716 |
| 2011 | 52 | #2403 |
| 2010 | 35 | #3181 |
| 2009 | 28 | #3721 |
| 2008 | 35 | #3221 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4493 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4370 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9115 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5492 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6258 |
| 2002 | 6 | #9392 |
| 2000 | 9 | #6839 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Maxson?
In official American birth records, the name Maxson first appeared in 1916 (over 109 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 109 years.
Is Maxson a popular boy name?
Maxson ranked #3770 among boys in 2025 with 29 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2068.
When was the name Maxson most popular?
Maxson peaked in 2016, when 78 American boys received the name (ranked #1890 that year). Since 2016 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Maxson?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 62,069 newborn American boys was named Maxson. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.