In 2024, 6,471 boys in the United States were named Mason, making it the 42nd most popular boy's name that year.
It has fallen over the decade, from 3rd ten years before.
Its busiest year on record was 2011, with 19,617 births.
Records for Mason go back to 1880, and 339,506 babies have been given the name since.
An occupational name meaning "stoneworker". Its contemporary sound balances masculine strength with a friendly quality.
Mason is of English origin, described as modern and strong in style.
In 2024, Mason went to 51 girls and 6,471 boys — 99% boys.
In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.
Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.
An occupational name meaning "stoneworker". Its contemporary sound balances masculine strength with a friendly quality.
Mason is of English origin, and is usually described as modern and strong in style.
In 2024, 6,471 boys in the United States were named Mason, making it the 42nd most popular boy's name that year.
In 2024, Mason went to 51 girls and 6,471 boys — 99% boys. In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.