Which is more popular, Jacob or Mason?

Across the 18 years both are ranked, Mason placed higher in 11 of them.

Have Jacob and Mason ever traded places?

Yes, 3 times: 2014, 2024, 2025.

Which one ranks higher now?

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

What are their best ranks?

Jacob peaked at #1 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.

Jacob vs Mason: Name Popularity Compared

Across 18 shared years, Jacob peaked at #1 in 2008 and Mason at #4 in 2011.

Mason ranked higher in 11 of those years, Jacob in 7.

They traded places 3 times: 2014, 2024, 2025.

The most recent switch was in 2025, when Mason moved ahead of Jacob.

The gap was widest in 2008, when Jacob sat 48 places ahead.

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

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Jacob: 1 · 2008 · 18; Years ahead: 7
Mason: 4 · 2011 · 18; Years ahead: 11

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Frequently asked questions

Which is more popular, Jacob or Mason?: Across the 18 years both are ranked, Mason placed higher in 11 of them.
Have Jacob and Mason ever traded places?: Yes, 3 times: 2014, 2024, 2025.
Which one ranks higher now?: In 2025, the most recent year both are ranked, Mason is ahead.
What are their best ranks?: Jacob peaked at #1 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)