Mason

At a Glance: Name: Mason – Meaning: occupational surname for a stoneworker, adopted as a given name – Origin: English (occupational surname) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: MAY-sun

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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

Phonetic: MAY-sun   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Mason mean?

Occupational surname for a stoneworker, adopted as a given name. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mason)

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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