Mason
Mason is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Stoneworker or builder in stone.
Origin and history
Mason originated as an English occupational surname for a skilled worker in stone, derived from the Old French word 'maçon'. It transitioned into a popular given name in the late 20th century and rose to become one of the top modern classic names for boys in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
342,583 babies in the United States have been named Mason since 1880. It ranks #102 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #26.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.3 %)
- TX (8.1 %)
- NY (5 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
- PA (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 154 |
| 1890-1900 | 171 |
| 1900-1910 | 219 |
| 1910-1920 | 878 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,212 |
| 1930-1940 | 833 |
| 1940-1950 | 867 |
| 1950-1960 | 848 |
| 1960-1970 | 958 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,296 |
| 1980-1990 | 5,541 |
| 1990-2000 | 32,880 |
| 2000-2010 | 90,502 |
| 2010-2019 | 157,911 |
| 2020-2029 | 47,313 |
Famous people named Mason
- Mason Rudolph: Athlete, American football player
- Mason Mount: Athlete, Soccer player
- Mason Greenwood: Athlete, Soccer player
Fun facts
- It originally described someone who worked with stone, entering English after the Norman Conquest.
- Mason reached as high as the second most popular boy name in the U.S. during the 2010s.