About the name Mason
The origin of Mason is debated, and we couldn't confirm its meaning from a sourced etymology. A commonly cited theory links it to English roots, with the meaning “Stoneworker”. Treat that as a theory, not a settled fact.
Why we say this: we only state a meaning as fact when a sourced etymology (Wiktionary, with its references) supports it. For Mason we didn't find one we were confident in, so we show the popular explanation as a theory.
It has a modern feel. In 2025, Mason ranked #39 for boys in the US, with 6,291 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2011. Since 2000, 99% of US babies named Mason were boys.
- US rank 2025
- #39
- In 2015
- #3
- Babies in 2025
- 6,291
Popularity of Mason, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
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