Rising since 2009, #3,949 for boys today.
Popularity of Mase since 2006
Babies named Mase per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 133 |
| 2020s | 139 |
Meaning & origin
Mase is a short, punchy name that has recently emerged as an independent given name. First recorded in 2006, it has been steadily rising in popularity since 2009, reaching its highest rank (#3,949 in 2025) and peak usage in 2021. The name fits the modern trend of clipped, nickname-style names like Jace and Cole. Its origin is twofold: primarily a diminutive of the occupational surname Mason, and to a lesser extent a variant of Mace or a Hebrew name. Mase has not yet appeared among the top state rankings, suggesting it remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a simple, masculine name with a contemporary feel.
Mase is primarily a modern diminutive of the name Mason, which originally denoted a stoneworker, from the Old French 'masson.' It may also derive as a variant of Mace, or as a shortened form of names like Masey. Its use as an independent given name emerged in the early 2000s, fitting the trend of short, surname-style names.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Mace
Sibling names for Mase
Names that share Mase's style, for a brother or sister.
