Maso
A masculine name of Spanish origin meaning "servant of Christ".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Maso. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Maso today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maso births was 1920 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maso. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Maso. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1920
7 babies that year
Average age
-
1920 SSA rank
#3,702
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Maso: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Maso by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Maso during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Maso
The given name Maso has its origins in the Italian language, and its earliest recorded use dates back to the medieval period in Italy. It is believed to be a shortened form or a nickname variation of the Italian name Tommaso, which is derived from the Aramaic name Toma, meaning "twin."
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Maso can be found in the historical records of the Republic of Venice, where a nobleman named Maso Trevisan was mentioned in the 13th century. Trevisan was a prominent figure in Venetian politics and held influential positions during his lifetime.
In the 15th century, another notable figure named Maso di Bartolomeo, also known as Masaccio, was an Italian Renaissance painter renowned for his pioneering work in the early Renaissance art movement. He is considered one of the first great painters of the Quattrocento period, and his famous works include the frescoes in the Brancacci Chapel in Florence.
During the 16th century, a Venetian architect and sculptor named Maso Codussi left a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of Venice. He is credited with designing several notable buildings, including the Palazzo Vendramin Calergi and the Church of San Michele in Isola.
In the 18th century, Maso Finiguerra, an Italian goldsmith and printmaker, is recognized as one of the pioneers of the engraving technique known as niello. His work contributed significantly to the development of printmaking and the art of engraving.
Another notable figure named Maso was Maso da Bari, a 13th-century Italian poet and scholar from the city of Bari. He is known for his contributions to the development of the Pugliese dialect of the Italian language and his poetic works written in that dialect.
While the name Maso has its roots in Italy and was primarily used in the Italian cultural and historical context, it has also gained some popularity in other regions over time, albeit to a lesser extent. However, its strong connection to Italian heritage and the rich historical figures who bore this name remains a significant part of its legacy.
People
Maso + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maso as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Maso: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maso?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maso going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Maso a common name?
We classify Maso as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maso most popular?
The single biggest year for Maso was 1920, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maso is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Maso in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maso a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maso in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Maso still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maso in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Maso can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Maso as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.