Mayson
Mayson is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Stone worker or mason.
Origin and history
Mayson is a modern English name variant of Mason, derived from an Old French occupational surname referring to a stone worker. It has gained popularity in the United States as part of the broader trend of choosing surname-inspired given names with contemporary spellings. In recent years, it remains a moderately popular choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
4,848 babies in the United States have been named Mayson since 1880. It ranks #1756 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1088.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.5 %)
- CA (12.1 %)
- FL (8.3 %)
- NY (7.2 %)
- GA (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 186 |
| 2000-2010 | 932 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,745 |
| 2020-2029 | 985 |
Nicknames
Mase, May
Fun facts
- Mayson is an alternative spelling of Mason, which stems from the Old French word 'masson'.
- It follows the popular modern U.S. naming style of adopting traditional occupational surnames as first names.