Mason
Male name · ★ Classic
112,929
Total Births
2011
Peak Year
#30
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Mason
Mason is of English origin meaning 'stone worker,' originally an occupational surname. It surged to #2 in the US in 2011-2012, part of the trend toward surname-names. Its popularity was boosted by celebrity baby namings.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 321 births |
| 1890s | 386 births |
| 1900s | 479 births |
| 1910s | 588 births |
| 1920s | 581 births |
| 1930s | 375 births |
| 1940s | 355 births |
| 1950s | 339 births |
| 1960s | 377 births |
| 1970s | 907 births |
| 1980s | 2,146 births |
| 1990s | 12,779 births |
| 2000s | 31,711 births |
| 2010s | 54,969 births |
| 2020s | 6,616 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mason?
Mason has been given to 112,929 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 2011 with 9,254 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #30.
Is Mason a boy or girl name?
Mason is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Mason most popular?
Mason was most popular in 2011, when 9,254 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Mason?
Mason first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).