Will my child share the name Maison with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 11 UK babies named Maison per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Maison in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Maison becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Maison is declining: down 1,048 places since 2020, to #2,133 in 2025. It peaked at #364 in 2012.

Is Maison popular in the US as well as the UK?

Maison is more popular in the US (#916) than in the UK (#2444). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Maison a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Maison is a distinctive choice, ranked #2133 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Maison in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#2133

US Rank #916

About the Name Maison

Maison has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1359 places in five years. It was most popular in 2012 at #364 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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

In the US it ranks even higher at #916, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.

⭐ Famous People Named Maison

Maison du Roi — The Maison du Roi (French pronunciation: [mɛzɔ̃ dy ʁwa], 'King's Household') was the royal household of the King of France.
Maison Boulud — Maison Boulud is a French fine-dining restaurant concept by Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud.
Maison militaire du roi de France — The maison militaire du roi de France (French pronunciation: [mɛzɔ̃ militɛʁ dy ʁwa də fʁɑ̃s], military household of the king of France) were the military branch of the Maison du Roi, the royal household of the French monarchy.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the name Maison

UK babies named Maison (2025)

< 1

Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)

< 1

In a school of 600

↓ 1048 places

Rank change (last 5 years)

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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Maison

Almost certainly the only Maison in the class

UK Popularity (1996–2025)

Rank and birth count · ONS official data

US Popularity (2020–2020)

Rank · SSA official data

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Famous People Named Maison

Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia

Maison du Roi

The Maison du Roi (French pronunciation: [mɛzɔ̃ dy ʁwa], 'King's Household') was the royal household of the King of France.

Maison Boulud

Maison Boulud is a French fine-dining restaurant concept by Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud.

Maison militaire du roi de France

The maison militaire du roi de France (French pronunciation: [mɛzɔ̃ militɛʁ dy ʁwa də fʁɑ̃s], military household of the king of France) were the military branch of the Maison du Roi, the royal household of the French monarchy.