gender neutral
Mason
stoneworker, worker with stone
About Mason
This occupational name has transformed from trade-related surname to popular first name choice, reflecting broader naming trends toward substantial, grounded options. The name projects steadiness and reliability, qualities many parents hope to see in their sons. Its strong consonant sounds give it presence, while the familiar word association makes it instantly recognizable and easy to remember. The name has achieved widespread popularity without becoming overused, maintaining its appeal across diverse communities. Parents selecting Mason often value its straightforward nature and positive associations with building and creating. The name ages gracefully, sounding equally appropriate for a playful child and a professional adult. Its contemporary popularity ensures peers and teachers will find it familiar and easy to work with.
Popularity of the Name Mason
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #371 | ||||
| 1881 | #497 | ||||
| 1882 | #567 | ||||
| 1883 | #547 | ||||
| 1884 | #517 | ||||
| 1885 | #493 | ||||
| 1886 | #424 | ||||
| 1887 | #505 | ||||
| 1888 | #542 | ||||
| 1889 | #400 | ||||
| 1890 | #475 | ||||
| 1891 | #578 | ||||
| 1892 | #437 | ||||
| 1893 | #596 | ||||
| 1894 | #474 | ||||
| 1895 | #467 | ||||
| 1896 | #492 | ||||
| 1897 | #397 | ||||
| 1898 | #560 | ||||
| 1899 | #431 | ||||
| 1900 | #398 | ||||
| 1901 | #521 | ||||
| 1902 | #422 | ||||
| 1903 | #463 | ||||
| 1904 | #486 | ||||
| 1905 | #488 | ||||
| 1906 | #513 | ||||
| 1907 | #502 | ||||
| 1908 | #482 | ||||
| 1909 | #700 | ||||
| 1910 | #550 | ||||
| 1911 | #555 | ||||
| 1912 | #519 | ||||
| 1913 | #469 | ||||
| 1914 | #522 | ||||
| 1915 | #574 | ||||
| 1916 | #486 | ||||
| 1917 | #551 | ||||
| 1918 | #562 | ||||
| 1919 | #533 | ||||
| 1920 | #513 | ||||
| 1921 | #517 | ||||
| 1922 | #552 | ||||
| 1923 | #543 | ||||
| 1924 | #584 | ||||
| 1925 | #590 | ||||
| 1926 | #557 | ||||
| 1927 | #598 | ||||
| 1928 | #596 | ||||
| 1929 | #624 | ||||
| 1930 | #631 | ||||
| 1931 | #646 | ||||
| 1932 | #661 | ||||
| 1933 | #635 | ||||
| 1934 | #635 | ||||
| 1935 | #661 | ||||
| 1936 | #641 | ||||
| 1937 | #720 | ||||
| 1938 | #679 | ||||
| 1939 | #665 | ||||
| 1940 | #691 | ||||
| 1941 | #687 | ||||
| 1942 | #622 | ||||
| 1943 | #680 | ||||
| 1944 | #655 | ||||
| 1945 | #741 | ||||
| 1946 | #714 | ||||
| 1947 | #730 | ||||
| 1948 | #697 | ||||
| 1949 | #714 | ||||
| 1950 | #724 | ||||
| 1951 | #758 | ||||
| 1952 | #764 | ||||
| 1953 | #795 | ||||
| 1954 | #883 | ||||
| 1955 | #737 | ||||
| 1956 | #774 | ||||
| 1957 | #895 | ||||
| 1958 | #794 | ||||
| 1959 | #827 | ||||
| 1960 | #847 | ||||
| 1961 | #810 | ||||
| 1962 | #805 | ||||
| 1963 | #787 | ||||
| 1964 | #768 | ||||
| 1965 | #863 | ||||
| 1966 | #769 | ||||
| 1967 | #783 | ||||
| 1968 | #740 | ||||
| 1969 | #635 | ||||
| 1970 | #610 | ||||
| 1971 | #639 | #230 | |||
| 1972 | #700 | #260 | |||
| 1973 | #647 | #294 | |||
| 1974 | #489 | #316 | |||
| 1975 | #460 | #245 | |||
| 1976 | #507 | ||||
| 1977 | #508 | ||||
| 1978 | #497 | ||||
| 1979 | #457 | ||||
| 1980 | #460 | #232 | |||
| 1981 | #474 | #262 | |||
| 1982 | #468 | ||||
| 1983 | #541 | #284 | |||
| 1984 | #509 | ||||
| 1985 | #396 | #310 | |||
| 1986 | #312 | ||||
| 1987 | #268 | #273 | |||
| 1988 | #235 | #239 | |||
| 1989 | #240 | #210 | |||
| 1990 | #208 | #194 | |||
| 1991 | #159 | #138 | #204 | ||
| 1992 | #149 | #170 | #208 | ||
| 1993 | #137 | #154 | #380 | #183 | |
| 1994 | #125 | #135 | #189 | ||
| 1995 | #102 | #107 | #155 | ||
| 1996 | #104 | #121 | #151 | ||
| 1997 | #89 | #144 | #120 | #135 | |
| 1998 | #83 | #123 | #135 | #423 | #125 |
| 1999 | #71 | #108 | #108 | #114 | |
| 2000 | #64 | #96 | #91 | #90 | |
| 2001 | #54 | #98 | #95 | #393 | #84 |
| 2002 | #53 | #89 | #71 | #75 | |
| 2003 | #54 | #93 | #86 | #75 | |
| 2004 | #51 | #83 | #74 | #477 | #72 |
| 2005 | #42 | #68 | #68 | #332 | #80 |
| 2006 | #40 | #63 | #82 | #556 | #68 |
| 2007 | #37 | #55 | #54 | #245 | #60 |
| 2008 | #35 | #55 | #55 | #261 | #43 |
| 2009 | #34 | #49 | #55 | #243 | #37 |
| 2010 | #12 | #47 | #33 | #130 | #27 |
| 2011 | #2 | #37 | #15 | #70 | #14 |
| 2012 | #2 | #28 | #5 | #57 | #12 |
| 2013 | #4 | #26 | #5 | #40 | #13 |
| 2014 | #3 | #26 | #3 | #44 | #11 |
| 2015 | #3 | #29 | #6 | #39 | #14 |
| 2016 | #4 | #29 | #4 | #43 | #20 |
| 2017 | #7 | #32 | #8 | #49 | #22 |
| 2018 | #9 | #39 | #10 | #53 | #21 |
| 2019 | #9 | #43 | #14 | #47 | #24 |
| 2020 | #11 | #38 | #17 | #35 | #33 |
| 2021 | #18 | #35 | #13 | #49 | #29 |
| 2022 | #24 | #39 | #22 | #32 | #32 |
| 2023 | #30 | #47 | #26 | #51 | #36 |
| 2024 | #42 | #57 | #33 | #60 | #43 |
| 2025 | #39 | #71 | #39 | #78 | #40 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Mason
Names Similar to Mason
Nicknames for Mason
- Mace
- Son
- May
- Mase
- Sonny
Famous People Named Mason
| Mason Mount | English professional footballer |
| Mason Crosby | American football player |
| Mason Rudolph | American football quarterback |
| Mason Ramsey | American singer |
| Mason Cook | American actor |
| Mason Plumlee | American basketball player |
| Mason Raymond | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Mason Williams | American baseball player |
| Mason Dye | American actor |
| Mason Gamble | American actor |
| Mason Vale Cotton | American actor |
| Mason Holgate | English footballer |
| Mason Cox | American-Australian football player |
| Mason Jennings | American folk-pop singer-songwriter |
| Mason Ryan | Welsh professional wrestler |
| Mason Lino | New Zealand rugby league player |
| Mason Musso | American musician |
| Mason Silva | American professional skateboarder |
| Mason Reese | American former child actor |
Characters Named Mason
| Mason Verger | Hannibal Lecter series |
| Mason Lockwood | The Vampire Diaries |
| Mason Greyback | Twilight series |
| Mason Ashford | A Song of Ice and Fire series |
| Mason "Dipper" Pines | Gravity Falls |
| Mason St. Clare | Uncle Tom's Cabin |
| Mason "The Line" Dixon | Rocky Balboa |
| Mason Turner | Grey's Anatomy |
| Mason Bray | The Fosters |
| Mason Eckhart | Mutant X |
| Mason Woods | Resident Evil 7 - Biohazard |
| Mason Savoy | Chew |