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Masten

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAS-tuhn /ˈmæs.tən/High

Meaning: Masten is an English surname of place-name type, generally traced to settlements or to a variant of Marston ('marsh settlement'); as a given name it is a modern surname pick. The exact route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname-style name with a sturdy ring: Masten likely comes from an English place-name (said 'MAS-tuhn'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningMasten is an English surname of place-name type, generally traced to settlements or to a variant of Marston ('marsh settlement'); as a given name it is a modern surname pick. The exact route is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13470 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 27

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020202024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Masten is an English surname carried into given-name use in the modern American surname-name wave. Its background points to a place-name origin, possibly linked to Marston ('marsh settlement'), though the route is uncertain and we note that honestly. It fits neatly beside Mason and Weston (said 'MAS-tuhn').

It appears rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and steady.

Did you know? Masten is an English surname turned first name — most likely a place-name or a cousin of Marston ('marsh settlement'). The exact route is uncertain, which we note (said 'MAS-tuhn').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Masten — English surname, place-name type; Marston link uncertain

Variations

MastonMarston

Nicknames

MasMace

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If you like Masten…

Mason— the same crisp Ma- surname sound
Weston— a like -ton surname pick
Easton— a same-shape modern surname name
Marston— the likely surname cousin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Masten mean?

Masten comes from an English surname, likely a place-name or a form of Marston ('marsh settlement'). The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Masten?

It's said MAS-tuhn /ˈmæs.tən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Masten a boy or girl name?

Masten is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Masten?

Masten is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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