Boys name · Illinois
Mason in Illinois
Mason was the 47th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 198 babies named Mason that year. Since 1916, Illinois families have named 11,993 babies Mason.
Popularity over time
Mason in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 7 | 428th |
| 1970 | 10 | 593rd |
| 1980 | 10 | 628th |
| 1989 | 36 | 311th |
| 1998 | 173 | 104th |
| 2007 | 377 | 47th |
| 2016 | 530 | 11th |
| 2025 | 198 | 47th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 428th in 1916 to 47th in 2025.
The most babies named Mason in Illinois in a single year was 700, in 2011. Its best showing was 6th among boys names in 2011.
Across the country, Mason reached its best rank of #1 in Pennsylvania (2011). See Mason in every state →
How popular is Mason in Illinois?
Mason was the 47th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 198 babies named Mason that year. Since 1916, Illinois families have named 11,993 babies Mason.
How many babies are named Mason in Illinois?
In 2025, 198 babies were named Mason in Illinois. The most babies named Mason in Illinois in a single year was 700, in 2011.
What is the rank of Mason in Illinois?
Mason ranked 47th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 6th among boys names in 2011.
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.