Mason: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A builder by trade and by nature, solid and industrious.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #14
- Peak
- #2 in 2012
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Mason Means
Mason is a boy name of English origin. A builder by trade and by nature, solid and industrious.
How Popular Mason Is
Mason currently ranks #14 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2 in 2012. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Mason
- Mason was the number two name in America in 2012.
- The Kardashian-Jenner family popularized this name when Kourtney named her son Mason.
- Originally an occupational surname for stoneworkers.
Names Like Mason
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Mason
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Questions About Mason
What does Mason mean?
Mason is a boy name of English origin. A builder by trade and by nature, solid and industrious.
How popular is Mason?
Mason currently ranks #14 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2 in 2012. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Mason come from?
Mason comes from English roots. Mason was the number two name in America in 2012.
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