Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Mason.
National Rank (2025)
#39
All-Time Peak Rank
#2 (2011)
Total U.S. Births
342,583
Unisex Distribution99.0% Boy / 1.0% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Mason Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Mason
According to SSA data, Mason achieved its highest historical rank of #2 in 2011. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2011 with 19,530 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 62.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Mason scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-62.3% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record19,530Births in 2011
Years in Top 100
29yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:154
1890s:171
1900s:219
1910s:878
1920s:1,212
1930s:833
1940s:867
1950s:848
1960s:958
1970s:2,296
1980s:5,541
1990s:32,880
2000s:90,502
2010s:157,911
2020s:47,313
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMa-son
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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