8 names whose roots carry the sense of work, with the etymology behind each and how many American babies received it in 2025.
| Name | Meaning | 2025 births | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason | Stone worker | 6,342 | |
| Amelia | Industrious; striving | 12,705 | |
| Carter | Cart driver | 6,703 | |
| Cooper | Barrel maker | 7,653 | |
| Emery | Home strength; brave power | 3,513 | |
| Waylon | Land beside the road | 5,425 | |
| Walker | Cloth fuller | 4,303 | |
| Archer | Bowman | 3,654 |
Etymologies researched by our editors; counts from the US Social Security Administration.