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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Occupational surname for a stoneworker, adopted as a given name
- Origin
- English (occupational surname)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- MAY-sun
Mason, pronounced MAY-sun, started out as an English occupational surname for a stoneworker before it was adopted as a first name. It's a classic, timeless choice for boys. In 2024, it ranked #42 on the SSA list, with 6,471 boys given the name that year.
Meaning & Origin of Mason
Meaning: Occupational surname for a stoneworker, adopted as a given name.
Origin: English (occupational surname).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Mason
MAY-sunIPA /ˈmeɪsən/
Popularity of Mason
Mason peaked at #2 in 2011, when 19,528 boys were given the name, and has since settled to #42 in 2024 with 6,471 births — still well-used, just further from its high point of a decade-plus ago.
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FAQ
What does the name Mason mean?
Occupational surname for a stoneworker, adopted as a given name. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Mason?
Mason is pronounced MAY-sun (IPA: /ˈmeɪsən/).
Is Mason a popular name right now?
Mason peaked at #2 in 2011 and is ranked #42 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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