Where does the name Mason come from?

Mason is a boy name of English origin.

Is Mason a boy or a girl name?

Mason is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 1% of children given the name Mason are girls and 99% are boys.

How popular is the name Mason in 2023?

Mason ranks #2688 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2011 with 19,619 babies.

How do you pronounce Mason?

Mason is pronounced MAY-son (2 syllables).

A name from English · Boy

Mason

Stoneworker; one who works with stone. Occupational surname.

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Popularity over time

A 143-year arc in numbers.

329,800 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023.

Popularity · 1880–2023

7,324 births in 2023

1880 1951 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

MStoneworker; one who works with stone. Occupational surname.

Quick answers

People often ask about Mason.

What does the name Mason mean?: Mason means stoneworker; one who works with stone. Occupational surname.
Where does the name Mason come from?: Mason is a boy name of English origin.
Is Mason a boy or a girl name?: Mason is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 1% of children given the name Mason are girls and 99% are boys.
How popular is the name Mason in 2023?: Mason ranks #2688 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2011 with 19,619 babies.
How do you pronounce Mason?: Mason is pronounced MAY-son (2 syllables).

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