Mason
Mason first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2011, when 19,530 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 6,291.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Mason popular?
Declining Mason is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2011 peak.
| 2020s | 47,313 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 157,911 | |
| 2000s | 90,502 | |
| 1990s | 32,880 | |
| 1980s | 5,541 | |
| 1970s | 2,296 | |
| 1960s | 958 | |
| 1950s | 848 | |
| 1940s | 867 | |
| 1930s | 833 | |
| 1920s | 1,212 | |
| 1910s | 878 | |
| 1900s | 219 | |
| 1890s | 171 | |
| 1880s | 154 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Mason mean?
Mason is an English occupational surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French maçon. It became one of the top boys’ names of the 2010s.
Nicknames for Mason
- Mace
Variants & spellings
- Masen
- Maison
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mason mean?
Mason means Stoneworker. Mason is an English occupational surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French maçon. It became one of the top boys’ names of the 2010s.
What is the origin of the name Mason?
Mason is of English origin.
How do you pronounce Mason?
Mason is pronounced “MAY-sun.”
Is Mason a boy or a girl name?
Mason is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Mason a popular name right now?
Mason is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2011 peak.
How popular is the name Mason?
In 2025, Mason ranked #39 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Mason most popular?
Mason was most popular in 2011, when about 19,530 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Mason?
Common nicknames for Mason include Mace.
What names are similar to Mason?
Names similar to Mason include Edward, Jack, Jackson, Carter, Landon.
What names go well with Mason?
English names that pair well with Mason include Dorothy, Nancy, Edward, Joan, Robin.