Mac
boy name#695 in 2025Mac entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #308 in 1942, ranks #695 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#695
rank today
#308
peak (1942)
390
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #829 |
| 1890s | #911 |
| 1900s | #747 |
| 1910s | #749 |
| 1920s | #810 |
| 1930s | #703 |
| 1940s | #546 |
| 1950s | #767 |
| 1960s | #1055 |
| 1970s | #1089 |
| 1980s | #1696 |
| 1990s | #2017 |
| 2000s | #1849 |
| 2010s | #1157 |
| 2020s | #710 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Mac has been most popular in CA, TX, OH.
Living bearers
About 8,000 people named Mac are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mac alive today was born around 1976, making them about 49 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mac in 2025?
- Mac ranks #695 among US boy names in 2025, with 390 babies given the name.
- When was the name Mac most popular?
- Mac peaked in 1942, reaching #308 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Mac with classmates?
- Mac will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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