Mason

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    Origin:
  • French: Stone worker; from French word maçon
Description:
In its old-school incarnations, Mason was a straight-forward occupational name meaning "stoneworker." Today, it's a hit among celebs and non-celebs alike; clocking in at number two on 2011's most popular boys' names list, Mason is a choice contemporary pick for baby boys and girls, and is appearing in an endless array of spellings (Masyn, Macin, Maysen…).
Popularity:
How popular is Mason? Here's how many babies were named Mason over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Macon   •   Masson
Famous Namesakes:
Actor Mason Adams
Celebrity Babies:
Son of Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick, Son of Cuba Gooding Jr, Son of Laura San Giacomo, Son of Josie Bissett and Rob Estes
Syllables:
2
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