Which is more popular, Mason or Michael?

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, Michael is ahead.

What are their best ranks?

Mason peaked at #4 in 2011; Michael peaked at #2 in 2008.

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.

Mason vs Michael: Name Popularity Compared

Mason and Michael have both reached the top 5 at some point, and they appear in the same ranking in 18 years.

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

They traded places 2 times: 2011, 2021.

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

The gap was widest in 2008, when Michael sat 47 places ahead.

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

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Mason: 4 · 2011 · 18; Years ahead: 10
Michael: 2 · 2008 · 18; Years ahead: 8

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Frequently asked questions

Which is more popular, Mason or Michael?: Across the 18 years both are ranked, Mason placed higher in 10 of them.
Have Mason and Michael ever traded places?: Yes, 2 times: 2011, 2021.
Which one ranks higher now?: In 2025, the most recent year both are ranked, Michael is ahead.
What are their best ranks?: Mason peaked at #4 in 2011; Michael peaked at #2 in 2008.
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)