Mayon
A boy's name of Filipino origin with 21 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Mayon, you're looking at a name that fewer than 21 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The solid, balanced ending gives Mayon a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.
In the most recent SSA release, Mayon ranks #13494 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Mayon is a boy's baby name of Filipino origin, from the Mayon Volcano in the Philippines — known as the world's most perfectly formed cone volcano. The name carries the natural majesty and geological grandeur of one of Asia's most iconic natural landmarks.
Mayon is a name of volcanic beauty and symmetry — rare as a given name, carrying the towering, perfect presence of the Philippines' most celebrated mountain.
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In the American context, Mayon is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2012–2024). Its Filipino roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Mayon is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #13494), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Mayon has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2012.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | — |
| 2010s | 11 | — |
The Story of Mayon
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2013, Mayon is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Mayon are most likely born between 2012 and 2023.
How rare is Mayon?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Mayon — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2012, peaked in the 2010s with 11 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 2012–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #13494 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13376 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11677 |
| 2012 | 5 | #13531 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2012–2024