Macon
boy name#7194 in 2025Macon entered the US charts in 1898, peaked at #966 in 1904, ranks #7194 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1898–2025
#7194
rank today
#966
peak (1904)
11
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1121 |
| 1900s | #1132 |
| 1910s | #1368 |
| 1920s | #1752 |
| 1930s | #1831 |
| 1940s | #1731 |
| 1950s | #2402 |
| 1960s | #2865 |
| 1970s | #3810 |
| 1980s | #4590 |
| 1990s | #3841 |
| 2000s | #4090 |
| 2010s | #3173 |
| 2020s | #4314 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Macon has been most popular in NC, VA, SC.
Living bearers
About 1,400 people named Macon are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Macon alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Macon in 2025?
- Macon ranks #7194 among US boy names in 2025, with 11 babies given the name.
- When was the name Macon most popular?
- Macon peaked in 1904, reaching #966 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Macon with classmates?
- Macon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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