Maxon
Maxon is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Max or Maccus.
Origin and history
Maxon originated as an English surname derived from a patronymic meaning son of Max or Maccus. It has risen in modern U.S. usage as an alternative to similar names like Max or Paxton. While still relatively uncommon overall, it saw increased popularity in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity in the United States
1,466 babies in the United States have been named Maxon since 1880. It ranks #3264 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1588.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.9 %)
- TX (14.9 %)
- NY (8.9 %)
- PA (6.1 %)
- MO (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 10 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 20 |
| 2000-2010 | 230 |
| 2010-2019 | 852 |
| 2020-2029 | 339 |
Nicknames
Max
Fun facts
- Maxon originally developed as an English family name denoting the 'son of Max' or 'son of Maccus'.
- The name gained visibility through characters such as Prince Maxon Schreave in Kiera Cass's popular young adult novel series, The Selection.