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Mason

“worker in stone”

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The story behind the name

Meet Mason.

Mason is an English occupational name for a worker in stone. It began as a surname identifying a trade before becoming a familiar first name. The meaning connects it directly with building and craftsmanship.

Its two-syllable rhythm and clear spelling make it an accessible surname-style choice. Families who like occupational names can compare Mason with Cooper or Carter while keeping their different original trades in mind.

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A little perspective

How popular is Mason?

United States · 2025
Girls · 2025#3,15351 recorded births
Boys · 2025#396,291 recorded births

Recorded US births over time

2014202517,2250
● Girls● Boys
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YearCategoryUS rankBirths
2025Boys396,291
2025Girls3,15351
2024Boys426,492
2024Girls3,15751
2023Boys307,259
2023Girls2,68865
2022Boys248,051
2022Girls2,65466
2021Boys189,103
2021Girls2,55069
2020Boys1110,117
2020Girls2,57267
2019Boys911,484
2019Girls2,36776
2018Boys912,526
2018Girls2,42874
2017Boys713,602
2017Girls2,76762
2016Boys415,287
2016Girls2,20188
2015Boys316,675
2015Girls2,11092
2014Boys317,225
2014Girls2,36478

Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.

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Nicknames

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Variations & related forms

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