Unisex · #5,521 in 2026

Maisen

Current Rank
#5,521
Peak Rank
#3,998 (2023)
Total Babies
359
5-Yr Trend
+23%
👧 Girl peak #8,097 (86 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,998 (359 total)
👦As Boy Name
2002
First Year
2026
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#3998
Peak Rank
359
Total Count
24
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1996
First Year
2024
Last Year
2007
Peak Year
#8097
Peak Rank
86
Total Count
12
Years Active

The Story of Maisen

As a girl name

The earliest SSA record of Maisen as a girl name dates back to 1996, when 6 babies received it. 2007 was its biggest year on record, with 15 newborns named Maisen — #8,097 in the national rankings. About 37% of every Maisen on record arrived during the 2000s, its defining decade. Maisen last appeared in the published SSA data in 2024, with 8 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 86 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1990s to the 2020s.

As a boy name

The earliest SSA record of Maisen as a boy name dates back to 2002, when 5 babies received it. 2023 was its biggest year on record, with 27 newborns named Maisen — #3,998 in the national rankings. About 51% of every Maisen on record arrived during the 2010s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Maisen ranks #5,521 for boys with 17 births, rising sharply (+23% over the past five years). All told, over 359 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2000s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Maisen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Maisen is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Maisen

What does the name Maisen mean?
Maisen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Maisen in 2026?
In 2026, Maisen ranks #5,521 among boys' names in the U.S., with 17 babies given the name that year.
When was Maisen most popular?
Maisen reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #3,998 that year with 27 babies given the name.
Is Maisen a unisex name?
Yes — Maisen is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 19% of Maisens assigned female and 81% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Maisen?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Maisen include Dawood, Jasani, Epic. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Maisen

Maisen is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 359 births in the dataset. Maisen's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #3,998. Use the chart and map above to compare Maisen's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.