Maxson
2025 SSA
About Maxson
Maxson is a masculine surname-turned-first name with English origins, constructed from 'Mack's son' or 'son of Max.' This patronymic name carries the strength and brevity of Max while adding a distinguished surname quality. Maxson began gaining traction as a first name in the late 20th century, aligning with the trend of using surnames as given names. It projects an image of strength and accomplishment, with the 'son' suffix suggesting a legacy connection. While not among the most common names, Maxson offers parents a distinctive option that sounds professional and established from birth. Its appeal has grown among those seeking a name with traditional roots but a contemporary sound and the nickname possibility of Max.
Pronounced MAX-sun.
As of October 2026, Maxson ranked #3819 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1897 for boys in 2016.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,011 | 71 | 37 |
| 2015 | #2,082 | 68 | 35.5 |
| 2016 | #1,897 | 78 | 41.1 |
| 2017 | #2,332 | 56 | 30.3 |
| 2018 | #2,022 | 72 | 39.6 |
| 2019 | #2,163 | 66 | 36.8 |
| 2020 | #2,604 | 49 | 28.4 |
| 2021 | #2,758 | 46 | 26.3 |
| 2022 | #2,699 | 49 | 28.1 |
| 2023 | #2,464 | 55 | 32.2 |
| 2024 | #4,378 | 24 | 13.9 |
| 2025 | #3,819 | 29 | 17 |