Mason
Mason is an English occupational surname turned first name, derived from the profession of stoneworker or bricklayer. The name carries connotations of craftsmanship, strength, and building something lasting.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 6,109. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 19,530
- 2012: 18,994
- 2013: 17,730
- 2014: 17,225
- 2015: 16,675
- 2016: 15,287
- 2017: 13,602
- 2018: 12,526
- 2019: 11,484
- 2020: 10,117
- 2021: 9,103
- 2022: 8,051
- 2023: 7,259
- 2024: 6,492
- 2025: 6,291
- 2026 (projected): 6,109
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across English-speaking countries
- •Part of the occupational surname trend in modern naming
- •Strong, masculine sound with a contemporary feel
- •Works well in professional settings throughout life
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Famous People
Mason Ramsey
Singer and viral internet personality
Mason Mount
English professional footballer
Mason Williams
Classical guitarist and composer
Mason Crosby
NFL placekicker
Statistics
342,583
Total births since 1880
2011
Peak year
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