Mason

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Stone Worker; Builder

Background: The name Mason originates from the Old French word 'masson,' which means 'stone worker' or 'builder.' This term is derived from the Latin 'massō,' meaning 'to build,' indicating a profession associated with masonry.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#102
Total births
339,506
Most popular decade
2010s (475,998 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-39 ranks)
Years in Top 100
28
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

99.0% male 1.0% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1880
First year births
22
First year rank
#363
Peak year
2011
Peak year births
19,528
Peak rank
#2
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
6,471
Recent rank
#42

Female

First year
1916
First year births
7
First year rank
#3,552
Peak year
2004
Peak year births
162
Peak rank
#1,314
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
51
Recent rank
#3,110

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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