Unisex · #12,323 in 2026

Maycen

Current Rank
#12,323
Peak Rank
#6,629 (2014)
Total Babies
113
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #13,701 (52 total)
👦 Boy peak #6,629 (113 total)
👦As Boy Name
2008
First Year
2022
Last Year
2014
Peak Year
#6629
Peak Rank
113
Total Count
14
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2000
First Year
2022
Last Year
2009
Peak Year
#13701
Peak Rank
52
Total Count
9
Years Active

The Story of Maycen

As a girl name

Maycen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2000, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 7 Maycens were born — ranking #13,701 that year. As of 2026, Maycen ranks #15,292 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 52 Maycens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Maycen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2008, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 12 Maycens were born — ranking #6,629 that year. As of 2026, Maycen ranks #12,323 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 113 Maycens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Maycen

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Maycen

What does the name Maycen mean?
Maycen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2008. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Maycen in 2026?
In 2026, Maycen ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Maycen most popular?
Maycen reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #6,629 that year with 12 babies given the name.
Is Maycen a unisex name?
Yes — Maycen is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 32% of Maycens assigned female and 68% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Maycen?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Maycen include Gresham, Deejay, Trek. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Maycen

Maycen is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 113 births in the dataset. Maycen's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #6,629. Use the chart and map above to compare Maycen'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.