The nameMason
Mason is an English boy's name taken from a surname for a stone worker. It became one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
Mason means "stone worker". It comes from the Old French masson, which reached England with the Normans.
Origin
English, from an occupational surname of Norman French origin.
History
Like Carter or Hunter, Mason moved from surname to first name in the late 20th century. In the United States it entered the top 100 in 1997 and reached second place in 2011 and 2012, staying in the top ten until 2019.
Famous people named Mason
- Mason Mount, footballer
- Mason Greenwood, footballer
- Mason Plumlee, basketball player
Popularity of the name Mason
Mason in the United States
Mason was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 158,666 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Mason. Its rise began around 1991, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Mason in the United States were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 8,259 births a year on average, against 13,988 in the five years before.
Mason in the United Kingdom
Mason was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 24,127 births over the decade, 54% of all recorded babies named Mason. Half of all babies named Mason in the United Kingdom were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 1,300 births a year on average, against 1,944 in the five years before.
Mason in Ireland
Mason in France
Mason in Belgium
Sibling names for Mason
Names from the same generation as Mason, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mason mean?
Mason means "stone worker". It comes from the Old French masson, which reached England with the Normans.
What is the origin of the name Mason?
English, from an occupational surname of Norman French origin.
Is Mason a girl's or a boy's name?
Mason is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Mason?
In 2024, Mason was the 42nd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 6,471 births.
What are good sibling names for Mason?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lillian, Lily, Serenity and Sophia for a sister, Jackson, Carter, Colton and Wyatt for a brother.
Who are famous people named Mason?
Mason Mount, footballer; Mason Greenwood, footballer; Mason Plumlee, basketball player.