Boys · #39 in 2025
Mason: Meaning, Origin & Popularity
- Origin
- English occupational surname
- Meaning
- Stoneworker
- Pronunciation
- MAY-sun
- Nickname options
- Mase
Origin and meaning
Mason began as an English occupational surname for a person who worked with stone. The meaning comes directly from the trade. Its modern use as a first name keeps the familiar, balanced sound of the surname.
U.S. popularity
Mason ranked #39 for boys in the United States in 2025, with 6,291 boys given this spelling. Its highest recorded U.S. rank was #2, reached in 2011–2012. Historical coverage: 1880–2025. Peak refers to rank, not the largest number of births.
Source: Social Security Administration; historical peaks calculated from its national name files. Rankings count each spelling separately within the listed sex.
The Hello Baby Names take
Mason feels sturdy without sounding heavy. The long first vowel gives it openness, while the ending is calm and familiar. It suits parents who like occupational surnames and prefer a full name that works naturally without a nickname.
Things to consider
Mason and alternative spellings can sound identical but rank separately. Try it beside other names ending in son if you want siblings' names to feel distinct.
If you love Mason, consider…
- Carter: Keeps the occupational-surname style with firmer consonants.
- Cooper: Adds a rounder, friendlier rhythm.
- Hudson: Brings a more substantial central sound.
- Jackson: Offers a familiar short form in Jack.
- Logan: Softens the surname feeling.
- Bennett: Adds a tailored name with nickname flexibility.
- Grayson: Keeps the ending with a more textured opening.
- Owen: Makes the sound gentler and more compact.