Mason
boy name#39 in 2025Mason entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #2 in 2011, ranks #39 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#39
rank today
#2
peak (2011)
6,291
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #472 |
| 1890s | #478 |
| 1900s | #488 |
| 1910s | #529 |
| 1920s | #565 |
| 1930s | #654 |
| 1940s | #690 |
| 1950s | #792 |
| 1960s | #778 |
| 1970s | #550 |
| 1980s | #390 |
| 1990s | #123 |
| 2000s | #46 |
| 2010s | #6 |
| 2020s | #27 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Mason has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 334,000 people named Mason are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mason is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mason in 2025?
- Mason ranks #39 among US boy names in 2025, with 6,291 babies given the name.
- When was the name Mason most popular?
- Mason peaked in 2011, reaching #2 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Mason with classmates?
- Mason will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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