Maison
How to say it: MAY-sun · /ˈmeɪsən/
French word meaning 'house' or 'home'; used as a given name in the US as part of the modern word-name trend.
Maison was the 1,054th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 151 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 44% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,297 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,054 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 151 |
| Share of births | 1 in 19,387 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −44% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,297 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,330 among boys’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
A newcomer of the last forty years, Maison found its strongest stretch in the 2010s. It remains close to its peak, even as a slight slide appears likely.
What goes with it
Airy and breathy in two syllables, Maison feels inventive and relaxed. Easton echoes that energy.
Nicknames
- Mais
- Sonny
Honouring a Maison in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Maison is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #1,330 for boys in 2025.
Good to know
- French common noun meaning 'house/home' — instantly heard as a word in FR
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