Maison Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Maison is a French name meaning 'house' or 'home'. It evolved from Old French to Modern French, maintaining its original meaning throughout. The name is associated with elegance and modernity, has no biblical relevance, and gained popularity in the 20th century. Notable figures include fashion designers associated with the name.
The name Maison is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Maison has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Maison' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4575th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1491st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 946th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11872nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4975th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5183rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Maison' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Maison"
Pronunciation
/meɪˈzɒn/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Maison comes from the French word for 'house' or 'home'.
Meaning
house, home
Language Evolution
Old French: Maisun, Middle French: Maison, Modern French: Maison
Historical Usage
The name Maison gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in French-speaking regions and among those influenced by French culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Maïson, Mason
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Maison is perceived as a stylish and modern name, often associated with elegance and sophistication, especially in the context of design and architecture.
Famous People
Maison Margiela, a renowned fashion designer, Maison Martin Margiela, a famous fashion house
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Maison"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Maison"
"Maison" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4575th of 16616 | 164 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1491st of 24088 | 1,515 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 946th of 23106 | 2,743 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11872nd of 27321 | 69 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4975th of 35406 | 418 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5183rd of 30306 | 304 |
Regional Popularity of "Maison" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
32.37% 1483rd/4582 |
30.19% 1559th/5164 |
21.78% 1593rd/7313 |
23.49% 1753rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
29.02% 1156th/3984 |
15.00% 673rd/4487 |
12.72% 868th/6822 |
19.31% 1212th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Maison" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
- | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
74.32% 5435th/7313 |
100.00% 7463rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Maison"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Maison" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.