Boys name · California
Mason in California
Mason was the 53rd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 657 babies named Mason that year. Since 1924, California families have named 31,437 babies Mason.
Popularity over time
Mason in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1924 | 6 | 500th |
| 1962 | 6 | 989th |
| 1974 | 35 | 436th |
| 1984 | 37 | 489th |
| 1994 | 284 | 181st |
| 2004 | 667 | 93rd |
| 2015 | 1,698 | 18th |
| 2025 | 657 | 53rd |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 500th in 1924 to 53rd in 2025.
The most babies named Mason in California in a single year was 1,841, in 2011. Its best showing was 17th among boys names in 2012.
Across the country, Mason reached its best rank of #1 in Pennsylvania (2011). See Mason in every state →
How popular is Mason in California?
Mason was the 53rd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 657 babies named Mason that year. Since 1924, California families have named 31,437 babies Mason.
How many babies are named Mason in California?
In 2025, 657 babies were named Mason in California. The most babies named Mason in California in a single year was 1,841, in 2011.
What is the rank of Mason in California?
Mason ranked 53rd among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 17th among boys names in 2012.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.