Mason
Mason is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Stone worker or one who works with stone.
Origin and history
Mason originated as an English occupational surname for a stone worker, derived from the Old French word 'masson'. Historically used predominantly for boys, it gained cross-gender usage in the United States in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. While far more common for males, thousands of American girls have also been named Mason.
Popularity in the United States
3,348 babies in the United States have been named Mason since 1880. It ranks #3065 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1732.
States where it is most popular
- TX (20.6 %)
- CA (13.6 %)
- GA (6.6 %)
- VA (6.4 %)
- FL (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 12 |
| 1920-1930 | 11 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 78 |
| 1990-2000 | 771 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,306 |
| 2010-2019 | 791 |
| 2020-2029 | 369 |
Fun facts
- The name originally entered English after the Norman Conquest as a surname for skilled stonemasons.
- The usage of Mason for female infants reflects a broader U.S. naming trend of using traditionally male occupational surnames for girls.