Mason
Every Mason since 1880 — 345,931 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mason
Mason is a top-50 name for boys in the United States, ranked #39 in 2025 with 6,291 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 345,931 American babies have been named Mason. Its peak came in 2011, when 19,619 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mason stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mason year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 51 | #3,153 | 6,291 | #39 |
| 2024 | 51 | #3,157 | 6,492 | #42 |
| 2023 | 65 | #2,688 | 7,259 | #30 |
| 2022 | 66 | #2,654 | 8,051 | #24 |
| 2021 | 69 | #2,550 | 9,103 | #18 |
| 2020 | 67 | #2,572 | 10,117 | #11 |
| 2019 | 76 | #2,367 | 11,484 | #9 |
| 2018 | 74 | #2,428 | 12,526 | #9 |
| 2017 | 62 | #2,767 | 13,602 | #7 |
| 2016 | 88 | #2,201 | 15,287 | #4 |
| 2015 | 92 | #2,110 | 16,675 | #3 |
| 2014 | 78 | #2,364 | 17,225 | #3 |
| 2013 | 73 | #2,477 | 17,730 | #4 |
| 2012 | 83 | #2,280 | 18,994 | #2 |
| 2011 | 89 | #2,152 | 19,530 | #2 |
| 2010 | 76 | #2,472 | 14,858 | #12 |
| 2009 | 75 | #2,525 | 10,696 | #34 |
| 2008 | 106 | #1,987 | 10,489 | #35 |
| 2007 | 95 | #2,125 | 10,775 | #37 |
| 2006 | 128 | #1,658 | 10,414 | #40 |
| 2005 | 152 | #1,413 | 9,771 | #42 |
| 2004 | 162 | #1,320 | 8,619 | #51 |
| 2003 | 141 | #1,414 | 7,897 | #54 |
| 2002 | 149 | #1,314 | 7,878 | #53 |
| 2001 | 150 | #1,292 | 7,447 | #54 |
| 2000 | 148 | #1,299 | 6,516 | #64 |
| 1995 | 87 | #1,695 | 3,631 | #102 |
| 1990 | 20 | #4,804 | 1,479 | #208 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,761 | 456 | #396 |
| 1980 | — | — | 336 | #460 |
| 1975 | — | — | 307 | #460 |
| 1970 | — | — | 178 | #610 |
| 1965 | — | — | 73 | #863 |
| 1960 | — | — | 80 | #848 |
| 1955 | — | — | 98 | #738 |
| 1950 | — | — | 90 | #725 |
| 1945 | — | — | 69 | #741 |
| 1940 | — | — | 77 | #691 |
| 1935 | — | — | 82 | #661 |
| 1930 | — | — | 95 | #631 |
| 1925 | — | — | 114 | #590 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,759 | 142 | #513 |
| 1915 | — | — | 98 | #574 |
| 1910 | — | — | 27 | #550 |
| 1905 | — | — | 22 | #488 |
| 1900 | — | — | 32 | #398 |
| 1895 | — | — | 19 | #467 |
| 1890 | — | — | 16 | #475 |
| 1885 | — | — | 15 | #493 |
| 1880 | — | — | 22 | #371 |
Famous people named Mason
- Mason Gamble Actor · b. 1986
- Mason Ryan Wrestler · b. 1982
- Mason Plumlee Basketball player · b. 1990
- Mason Holgate Soccer player · b. 1996
- Mason Cook Actor · b. 2000
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mason in 2025?
Mason ranked #39 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6,291 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mason?
345,931 babies have been named Mason in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mason most popular?
Mason peaked in 2011, when 19,619 newborns received the name.
Is Mason a boy or girl name?
Mason is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mason rising or falling?
Mason is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mason?
Well-known people named Mason include Mason Gamble (actor), Mason Ryan (wrestler), Mason Plumlee (basketball player).