Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Mayon

Mayon, also known as Mount Mayon and Mayon Volcano, is an active stratovolcano in the province of Albay in Bicol, Philippines. A popular tourist destination, it is renowned for its "perfect cone" owing to its symmetric conical shape, and is regarded as sacred in Philippine mythology.

Current Rank
#12,301
Peak Rank
#10,726 (2013)
Total Babies
21
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2012
First Year
2024
Last Year
2013
Peak Year
#10726
Peak Rank
21
Total Count
4
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Mayon

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Mayon, also known as Mount Mayon and Mayon Volcano, is an active stratovolcano in the province of Albay in Bicol, Philippines. A popular tourist destination, it is renowned for its "perfect cone" owing to its symmetric conical shape, and is regarded as sacred in Philippine mythology.

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The Story of Mayon

Mayon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2012, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 6 Mayons were born — ranking #10,726 that year. As of 2026, Mayon ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 21 Mayons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Mayon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mayon 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 Mayon

What does the name Mayon mean?
Mayon, also known as Mount Mayon and Mayon Volcano, is an active stratovolcano in the province of Albay in Bicol, Philippines. A popular tourist destination, it is renowned for its "perfect cone" owing to its symmetric conical shape, and is regarded as sacred in Philippine mythology.
How popular is Mayon in 2026?
In 2026, Mayon ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Mayon most popular?
Mayon reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #10,726 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Mayon a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Mayon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Mayon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mayon include Brann, Channen, Haben. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mayon

Mayon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2012 and has accumulated 21 births in the dataset. Mayon's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #10,726. Use the chart and map above to compare Mayon'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.