Mason Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAY-sun / /ˈmeɪsən/English; French
Meaning
English: stone worker; French: mason
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Mason originally referred to a stone worker or builder, deriving from the Old French 'masson.' It became popular as a surname before transitioning into a given name. The name has gained significant popularity in the United States since the late 20th century.
Trend Summary
Mason has consistently ranked among the top names for boys in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mayson
- Macen
International Variants
- Mason (English)
- Mason (French)
Famous people named Mason
Mason Ramsey is an American singer and internet personality known for his viral yodeling video.
Mason Crosby is an American football placekicker for the Green Bay Packers in the NFL.
Mason Mount is an English professional footballer who plays for Chelsea FC and the England national team.
Mason Gooding is an American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Booksmart' and 'Love, Victor.'.
Fictional characters named Mason
Mason Verger is a character in the 'Hannibal' series, known as a wealthy and vengeful antagonist.
Mason Lockwood is a character in the 'The Vampire Diaries' series, portrayed as a werewolf and love interest.
Sibling Suggestions
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, New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Mason has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mason (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 687 | |
TX | 475 | |
NY | 415 | |
FL | 400 | |
PA | 286 | |
OH | 265 | |
NC | 232 | |
GA | 205 | |
MI | 205 | |
IL | 200 | |
VA | 176 | |
TN | 161 | |
MA | 154 | |
MO | 153 | |
WA | 146 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 22 |
1881 | 13 |
1882 | 12 |
1883 | 12 |
1884 | 14 |
1885 | 15 |
1886 | 18 |
1887 | 13 |
1888 | 14 |
1889 | 21 |
1890 | 16 |
1891 | 11 |
1892 | 20 |
1893 | 12 |
1894 | 18 |
1895 | 19 |
1896 | 18 |
1897 | 23 |
1898 | 15 |
1899 | 19 |
1900 | 32 |
1901 | 15 |
1902 | 24 |
1903 | 21 |
1904 | 20 |
1905 | 22 |
1906 | 20 |
1907 | 22 |
1908 | 27 |
1909 | 16 |
1910 | 27 |
1911 | 30 |
1912 | 58 |
1913 | 85 |
1914 | 89 |
1915 | 98 |
1916 | 136 |
1917 | 114 |
1918 | 116 |
1919 | 125 |
1920 | 142 |
1921 | 144 |
1922 | 131 |
1923 | 128 |
1924 | 119 |
1925 | 114 |
1926 | 122 |
1927 | 108 |
1928 | 108 |
1929 | 96 |
1930 | 95 |
1931 | 85 |
1932 | 86 |
1933 | 83 |
1934 | 89 |
1935 | 82 |
1936 | 82 |
1937 | 71 |
1938 | 80 |
1939 | 80 |
1940 | 77 |
1941 | 81 |
1942 | 103 |
1943 | 89 |
1944 | 91 |
1945 | 69 |
1946 | 84 |
1947 | 88 |
1948 | 92 |
1949 | 93 |
1950 | 90 |
1951 | 86 |
1952 | 85 |
1953 | 81 |
1954 | 70 |
1955 | 98 |
1956 | 92 |
1957 | 72 |
1958 | 89 |
1959 | 85 |
1960 | 80 |
1961 | 89 |
1962 | 89 |
1963 | 94 |
1964 | 98 |
1965 | 73 |
1966 | 90 |
1967 | 87 |
1968 | 102 |
1969 | 156 |
1970 | 179 |
1971 | 165 |
1972 | 132 |
1973 | 151 |
1974 | 268 |
1975 | 307 |
1976 | 249 |
1977 | 261 |
1978 | 268 |
1979 | 318 |
1980 | 337 |
1981 | 309 |
1982 | 327 |
1983 | 242 |
1984 | 278 |
1985 | 456 |
1986 | 651 |
1987 | 817 |
1988 | 1,026 |
1989 | 1,098 |
1990 | 1,478 |
1991 | 2,035 |
1992 | 2,200 |
1993 | 2,474 |
1994 | 2,802 |
1995 | 3,631 |
1996 | 3,882 |
1997 | 4,268 |
1998 | 4,658 |
1999 | 5,451 |
2000 | 6,516 |
2001 | 7,447 |
2002 | 7,878 |
2003 | 7,897 |
2004 | 8,619 |
2005 | 9,771 |
2006 | 10,414 |
2007 | 10,775 |
2008 | 10,488 |
2009 | 10,694 |
2010 | 14,857 |
2011 | 19,528 |
2012 | 18,993 |
2013 | 17,727 |
2014 | 17,221 |
2015 | 16,667 |
2016 | 15,286 |
2017 | 13,597 |
2018 | 12,520 |
2019 | 11,479 |
2020 | 10,112 |
2021 | 9,099 |
2022 | 8,038 |
2023 | 7,257 |
2024 | 6,471 |