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Mason Disick
Other
2009
Son of Kourtney Kardashian who sparked the massive surge in the name Mason
Maesyn
Girl
#5440 most popular
American
English
Meanings & Origins
"stoneworker, craftsman"
Origin: Old French via English
Language: English
"one who works with stone"
Origin: English occupational
Language: English
Popularity
#5440
Current Rank
Rising
Trend
2
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“A bold, modern twist on the name Mason”
Origin & Etymology
Maesyn is a creative feminine respelling of Mason, an English occupational surname derived from the Old French word masson meaning stoneworker or craftsman. The suffix -yn is a modern feminizing trend borrowed from Welsh name patterns, giving a traditionally male surname name a distinctly feminine, contemporary feel.
Popularity Story
The name Mason surged for boys in the early 2010s, heavily influenced by Kourtney Kardashian naming her son Mason in 2009. Maesyn and similar spellings emerged as parents sought to give daughters a version of the trendy surname-as-first-name style while making it feel more feminine.
Cultural Significance
Maesyn reflects the American naming trend of repurposing occupational surnames as given names, and of using creative alternate spellings to feminize traditionally male names. The -yn ending evokes a modern, playful energy.
Fun Facts
- Mason was the #2 most popular boys name in the US in 2011-2012
- The -syn spelling variation reflects a Welsh-inspired feminizing suffix trend in American baby naming
Maesyn in Other Languages
Welsh
Maesyn
French
Maesyn
Spanish
Maesyn
Popularity Over Time
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Nicknames
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May
Middle Names
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Name Vibe
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