Name comparison · boy names
Mason vs. Maxwell
In 2025, Mason leads at #39 among U.S. boys' names, with Maxwell at #189. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Mason | Maxwell |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #39 | #189 |
| Babies in 2025 | 6,291 | 1,924 |
| All-time peak | #2 in 2011 | #106 in 1999 |
| Uniqueness score | 12 / 100 | 27 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Delaware (#10) | Rhode Island (#52) |