Masson
Every Masson since 1987 — 328 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Masson
Masson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,674 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 328 American babies have been named Masson. Its peak came in 2014, when 22 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 Masson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Masson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,674 |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,854 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,146 |
| 2022 | 5 | #13,639 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11,651 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,213 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7,998 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,594 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,683 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,442 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,571 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,481 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,492 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,635 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,859 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,555 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,865 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7,045 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,428 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,257 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,674 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,647 |
| 2003 | 10 | #7,062 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,372 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,908 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,205 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Masson in 2025?
Masson ranked #8,674 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Masson?
328 babies have been named Masson in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Masson most popular?
Masson peaked in 2014, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Masson a boy or girl name?
Masson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Masson rising or falling?
Masson is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.