Boy · #12,285 in 2026

Masan

Masan (Korean: 마산) is an administrative region of Changwon, a city of South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It was formerly an independent city from 1949 until 30 June 2010, when it was absorbed to Changwon along with Jinhae. Masan was redistricted as two districts within Changwon, Masanhappo District and Masanhoewon District.

Current Rank
#12,285
Peak Rank
#12,053 (2006)
Total Babies
15
5-Yr Trend
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2006
First Year
2011
Last Year
2006
Peak Year
#12053
Peak Rank
15
Total Count
3
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Meaning & Origin of Masan

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Masan (Korean: 마산) is an administrative region of Changwon, a city of South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It was formerly an independent city from 1949 until 30 June 2010, when it was absorbed to Changwon along with Jinhae. Masan was redistricted as two districts within Changwon, Masanhappo District and Masanhoewon District.

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Origin & history
September 1274 – After Korean officials encouraged Kublai Khan – head of the Mongol Yuan Dynasty – in 1267 that Japan would be easily subdued, [ citation needed ] the Koryo Korean state built over 300 large ships to aid an invasion of Japan. With over 20,000 Mongol troops as well as 5,000 Korean, the allied armies departed Masan on board 900 ships on 15 September 1274 in a failed campaign to conquer Japan . May 1899 – The port of Masan was opened with pressure from Japan. Among the initial trading goods were salt, fish, cotton and other goods. 15 March 1960 – A protest against electoral corrup

The Story of Masan

Masan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2006, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 5 Masans were born — ranking #12,053 that year. As of 2026, Masan ranks #12,285 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 15 Masans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Masan

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Frequently Asked Questions about Masan

What does the name Masan mean?
Masan (Korean: 마산) is an administrative region of Changwon, a city of South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It was formerly an independent city from 1949 until 30 June 2010, when it was absorbed to Changwon along with Jinhae. Masan was redistricted as two districts within Changwon, Masanhappo District and Masanhoewon District.
How popular is Masan in 2026?
In 2026, Masan ranks #12,285 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Masan most popular?
Masan reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #12,053 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Masan a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Masan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Masan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Masan include Aaryon, Aba, Abdelhadi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Masan

Masan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 15 births in the dataset. Masan's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #12,053. Use the chart and map above to compare Masan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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