UK boy's name
Masen
Masculine given name with an unknown concrete origin and meaning.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Masen is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Masen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4608, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 14 births.
This profile covers 48 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2004 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 21% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 53 living people in the UK are called Masen. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Masen ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 14 boys were registered as Masen.
- • Masen ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #500 in 2012.
- • About 53 living people in the UK are estimated to have Masen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4608
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
14 births
Estimated living
53
2026
Meaning
What does Masen mean?
The name Masen is believed to have originated from the Old English word "mæsen," which means "mason" or someone who works with stone or brick. This name likely emerged in England during the Middle Ages, when the craft of masonry was highly valued and respected.
During the medieval period, surnames were often derived from occupations, and the name Masen would have been used to identify someone who worked as a mason or stonemason. It is possible that the name was originally a descriptive nickname or an occupational surname before becoming a given name in its own right.
While there are no clear historical references to the name Masen in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is worth noting that the name shares similarities with the Biblical name "Mason," which appears in the Book of Exodus as the name of one of the skilled craftsmen who helped build the Tabernacle.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Masen can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Masun," which is likely a variant spelling of the same name.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Masen, including:
1. Masen Abou Dahr (born 1987), a Lebanese professional basketball player who currently plays for Homenetmen Beirut.
2. Masen Abdelmalek (born 1989), a Moroccan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Raja Casablanca.
3. Masen Almarzooqi (born 1993), an Emirati racing driver who competes in the Porsche Supercup and other international racing series.
4. Masen Al-Ghazali (1058-1111), a renowned Muslim philosopher, theologian, and mystic who is considered one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Islamic philosophy.
5. Masen Nedkov (1910-1992), a Bulgarian writer and poet who was a prominent figure in the literary circles of the 20th century.
It is worth noting that while the name Masen has been used throughout history, it remains relatively uncommon, particularly in modern times. However, its connection to the respected craft of masonry and its historical roots in Old English make it a name with a rich and fascinating history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Masen over time
The chart below shows babies named Masen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Masen, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 14 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Masen by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Masen was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4608 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3250 | 33 | 5 |
| 2000s | #3493 | 12 | 3 |
Geography
Where Masen is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Masen. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Masen ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #500 in 2012.
Across the UK
Masen in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#500 in 2012
1 years of NRS records, 5 total registered
Related
Names similar to Masen
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Masen: questions and answers
How popular is the name Masen in the UK right now?
In 2020, Masen was ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Masen most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 14 babies registered as Masen in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Masen?
Masculine given name with an unknown concrete origin and meaning.
How many people are called Masen in the UK?
A total of 48 babies have been registered as Masen across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 5 more in Scotland.
Where is Masen most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Masen ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #500 in 2012. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.