Mason Boy

Popularity: #39 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAY-sun //ˈmeɪsən//

Origin: English; French

Meaning: English: stone worker; French: mason

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Mason has its roots in the Old French word "maçon," which translates to "stone worker" or "builder." This term itself derives from the Latin "mānsuētīnus," meaning "of or belonging to a mason," which can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic root *maiskō, referring to a craftsman or worker. The name entered the English language during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Old French terms were adopted into English, particularly in relation to trades and occupations.

As a surname, Mason was first recorded in England in the 13th century, often associated with those who worked in stone masonry, a vital trade in medieval architecture and construction. Throughout history, the name Mason has been borne by various notable figures, including prominent artisans and builders, reflecting its occupational origins.

In the 18th century, the name gained further cultural significance through its association with Freemasonry, a fraternal organization that traces its roots to the stonemasons' guilds of the Middle Ages. The principles of Freemasonry, which emphasize moral and ethical development, have contributed to the name's enduring resonance in various cultural contexts.

In literature and popular culture, the name Mason has appeared in various forms, often symbolizing strength, craftsmanship, and stability. Its use as a first name has been influenced by the historical significance of masonry in the construction of enduring structures, both literal and metaphorical.

The name has also seen diminutive forms, such as Mace, which have been used informally. Overall, Mason embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural heritage, reflecting the importance of craftsmanship throughout history.

Famous people named Mason

In this section, you will find notable people named Mason. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Mason who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Mason who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Mason Ramsey is a singer and internet personality best known for his viral yodeling video and appearances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Mason Greenwood is a professional footballer best known for playing as a forward for Manchester United and the England national team.

Mason Disick is a television personality best known for being the son of Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick on Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

Mason Mount is a professional footballer best known for playing as a midfielder for Chelsea FC and the England national team.

Fictional characters named Mason

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Mason is a fictional character from the video game series The Walking Dead. He is a key figure in the storyline, representing the struggles of survival in a post-apocalyptic world.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mason was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Mason has ranked as high as #4 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Mason has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Mason is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Mason was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Mason.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 6,342 6,291 51
2024 6,543 6,492 51
2023 7,324 7,259 65
2022 8,117 8,051 66
2021 9,172 9,103 69
2020 10,184 10,117 67
2019 11,560 11,484 76
2018 12,600 12,526 74
2017 13,664 13,602 62
2016 15,375 15,287 88
2015 16,767 16,675 92
2014 17,303 17,225 78
2013 17,803 17,730 73
2012 19,077 18,994 83
2011 19,619 19,530 89
2010 14,934 14,858 76
2009 10,771 10,696 75
2008 10,595 10,489 106
2007 10,870 10,775 95
2006 10,542 10,414 128
2005 9,923 9,771 152
2004 8,781 8,619 162
2003 8,038 7,897 141
2002 8,027 7,878 149
2001 7,597 7,447 150
2000 6,664 6,516 148
1999 5,584 5,451 133
1998 4,801 4,658 143
1997 4,423 4,268 155
1996 4,002 3,882 120
1995 3,718 3,631 87
1994 2,835 2,802 33
1993 2,501 2,475 26
1992 2,232 2,199 33
1991 2,056 2,035 21
1990 1,499 1,479 20
1989 1,113 1,098 15
1988 1,039 1,026 13
1987 830 818 12
1986 660 651 9
1985 466 456 10
1984 284 278 6
1983 250 242 8
1982 332 327 5
1981 309 309 0
1980 336 336 0
1979 323 318 5
1978 272 267 5
1977 260 260 0
1976 249 249 0
1975 307 307 0
1974 268 268 0
1973 151 151 0
1972 132 132 0
1971 166 166 0
1970 178 178 0
1969 156 156 0
1968 102 102 0
1967 87 87 0
1966 90 90 0
1965 73 73 0
1964 98 98 0
1963 94 94 0
1962 89 89 0
1961 89 89 0
1960 80 80 0
1959 85 85 0
1958 89 89 0
1957 72 72 0
1956 92 92 0
1955 98 98 0
1954 70 70 0
1953 81 81 0
1952 85 85 0
1951 86 86 0
1950 90 90 0
1949 93 93 0
1948 92 92 0
1947 89 89 0
1946 84 84 0
1945 69 69 0
1944 91 91 0
1943 89 89 0
1942 103 103 0
1941 80 80 0
1940 77 77 0
1939 80 80 0
1938 80 80 0
1937 71 71 0
1936 82 82 0
1935 82 82 0
1934 89 89 0
1933 83 83 0
1932 86 86 0
1931 85 85 0
1930 95 95 0
1929 96 96 0
1928 108 108 0
1927 108 108 0
1926 122 122 0
1925 114 114 0
1924 119 119 0
1923 133 128 5
1922 131 131 0
1921 144 144 0
1920 148 142 6
1919 125 125 0
1918 121 116 5
1917 114 114 0
1916 143 136 7
1915 98 98 0
1914 89 89 0
1913 85 85 0
1912 58 58 0
1911 30 30 0
1910 27 27 0
1909 16 16 0
1908 27 27 0
1907 22 22 0
1906 20 20 0
1905 22 22 0
1904 20 20 0
1903 21 21 0
1902 24 24 0
1901 15 15 0
1900 32 32 0
1899 19 19 0
1898 15 15 0
1897 23 23 0
1896 18 18 0
1895 19 19 0
1894 18 18 0
1893 12 12 0
1892 20 20 0
1891 11 11 0
1890 16 16 0
1889 21 21 0
1888 14 14 0
1887 13 13 0
1886 18 18 0
1885 15 15 0
1884 14 14 0
1883 12 12 0
1882 12 12 0
1881 13 13 0
1880 22 22 0

Top States for Mason (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 687
11%
TX 475
7%
NY 415
6%
FL 400
6%
PA 286
4%
OH 265
4%
NC 232
4%
GA 205
3%
MI 205
3%
IL 200
3%
NJ 197
3%
VA 176
3%
TN 161
2%
MA 154
2%
MO 153
2%
WA 146
2%
IN 140
2%
WI 130
2%
AZ 128
2%
SC 126
2%
MD 121
2%
AL 111
2%
MN 110
2%
LA 106
2%
CO 100
2%
CT 88
1%
MS 85
1%
UT 85
1%
KY 84
1%
OK 66
1%
OR 62
1%
KS 54
1%
AR 49
1%
NV 47
1%
WV 43
1%
IA 43
1%
NM 42
1%
NE 33
1%
ID 31
0%
MT 29
0%
SD 25
0%
NH 25
0%
ME 23
0%
HI 18
0%
ND 18
0%
DE 17
0%
RI 17
0%
WY 16
0%
AK 15
0%
VT 14
0%
DC 13
0%