Will my child share the name Mabon with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 18 UK babies named Mabon per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mabon in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Mabon becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Mabon is rising: up 169 places since 2020, to #1,466 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,309 in 2023.

Is Mabon a good choice for a distinctive name?

Mabon is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Mabon?

Notable people named Mabon include: KeVonn Mabon and Mabon ap Gwynfor.

Is Mabon a popular baby name in the United States?

Mabon does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1466

Mabon

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Mabon is a distinctive choice, ranked #1466 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Mabon in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Mabon

Mabon is steadily gaining in popularity, up 40 places over the past five years. Its best recorded rank was #1309 in 2023, and it currently sits at #1595. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2001.

Mabon is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Mabon in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Mabon

KeVonn Mabon — KeVonn Mabon is an American former football wide receiver.
Dickson Mabon — Jesse Dickson Mabon, sometimes known as Dick Mabon, was a Scottish politician, physician and business executive.
James B. Mabon — James Brown Mabon was an American banker who served as president of the New York Stock Exchange.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.