Mason
Mason: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛmeΙͺsΙn/
Meaning and origin of Mason
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is Mason?
Since 1880, 3,348 girls and 342,583 boys in the U.S. have been named Mason (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1184 in 1997. Its highest rank for boys was #2 in 2011. In 2025 it ranked #39 for boys, with 6,342 babies given the name.
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Mason FAQ
What does the name Mason mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
What is the origin of the name Mason?
Mason is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Mason?
Since 1880, 3,348 girls and 342,583 boys in the U.S. have been named Mason (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1184 in 1997. Its highest rank for boys was #2 in 2011. In 2025 it ranked #39 for boys, with 6,342 babies given the name.
Is Mason a boy or girl name?
Mason is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 3,348 girls and 342,583 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.