Which is more popular, Daniel or Mason?

Across the 18 years both are ranked, Mason placed higher in 10 of them.

Which one ranks higher now?

In 2025, the most recent year both are ranked, Daniel is ahead.

What are their best ranks?

Daniel peaked at #5 in 2008; Mason peaked at #4 in 2011.

Where does this comparison come from?

National rankings from US Social Security Administration baby name data. Years where a name falls outside the published ranking are left out of the comparison.

Daniel vs Mason: Name Popularity Compared

Across 18 shared years, Daniel peaked at #5 in 2008 and Mason at #4 in 2011.

Mason ranked higher in 10 of those years, Daniel in 8.

2 switches in the lead show up in the data, in 2011, 2021.

The most recent switch was in 2021, when Daniel moved ahead of Mason.

The gap was widest in 2008, when Daniel sat 44 places ahead.

In the most recent year where both are ranked (2025), Daniel sits ahead of Mason.

DanielMason

Daniel: 5 · 2008 · 18; Years ahead: 8
Mason: 4 · 2011 · 18; Years ahead: 10

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Frequently asked questions

Which is more popular, Daniel or Mason?: Across the 18 years both are ranked, Mason placed higher in 10 of them.
Have Daniel and Mason ever traded places?: Yes, 2 times: 2011, 2021.
Which one ranks higher now?: In 2025, the most recent year both are ranked, Daniel is ahead.
What are their best ranks?: Daniel peaked at #5 in 2008; Mason peaked at #4 in 2011.
Where does this comparison come from?: National rankings from US Social Security Administration baby name data. Years where a name falls outside the published ranking are left out of the comparison.

U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)