Mac
A diminutive of the male given name Max.
Every Mac since 1880 — 11,455 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mac
Mac is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #696 in 2025 with 390 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 11,455 American babies have been named Mac. Its peak came in 2022, when 470 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mac stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mac year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,346 | 390 | #696 |
| 2024 | — | — | 389 | #697 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,835 | 417 | #656 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,778 | 465 | #605 |
| 2021 | — | — | 401 | #674 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,595 | 237 | #934 |
| 2019 | — | — | 254 | #871 |
| 2018 | — | — | 206 | #1,007 |
| 2017 | — | — | 185 | #1,069 |
| 2016 | — | — | 174 | #1,123 |
| 2015 | — | — | 177 | #1,098 |
| 2014 | — | — | 163 | #1,161 |
| 2013 | — | — | 159 | #1,143 |
| 2012 | — | — | 147 | #1,213 |
| 2011 | — | — | 110 | #1,481 |
| 2010 | — | — | 116 | #1,436 |
| 2009 | — | — | 99 | #1,612 |
| 2008 | — | — | 86 | #1,756 |
| 2007 | — | — | 86 | #1,737 |
| 2006 | — | — | 77 | #1,802 |
| 2005 | — | — | 54 | #2,225 |
| 2004 | — | — | 54 | #2,180 |
| 2003 | — | — | 67 | #1,796 |
| 2002 | — | — | 67 | #1,734 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,883 | 57 | #1,927 |
| 2000 | — | — | 58 | #1,840 |
| 1995 | — | — | 37 | #2,199 |
| 1990 | — | — | 47 | #1,719 |
| 1985 | — | — | 38 | #1,660 |
| 1980 | — | — | 55 | #1,253 |
| 1975 | — | — | 105 | #812 |
| 1970 | — | — | 57 | #1,087 |
| 1965 | — | — | 72 | #869 |
| 1960 | — | — | 68 | #921 |
| 1955 | — | — | 92 | #761 |
| 1950 | — | — | 122 | #623 |
| 1945 | 7 | #3,875 | 142 | #501 |
| 1940 | — | — | 73 | #713 |
| 1935 | — | — | 68 | #746 |
| 1930 | — | — | 67 | #789 |
| 1925 | 7 | #4,266 | 76 | #756 |
| 1920 | — | — | 74 | #772 |
| 1915 | — | — | 65 | #746 |
| 1910 | — | — | 16 | #772 |
| 1905 | — | — | 7 | #1,049 |
| 1900 | — | — | 12 | #763 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | 6 | #955 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | 7 | #784 |
Famous people named Mac
- Mac Miller Singer · 1992–2018
- Mac DeMarco Singer · b. 1990
- Mac Wilkins Athlete · b. 1950
- Mac Davis Singer · 1942–2020
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mac mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Max.
How popular is the name Mac in 2025?
Mac ranked #696 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 390 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mac?
11,455 babies have been named Mac in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mac most popular?
Mac peaked in 2022, when 470 newborns received the name.
Is Mac a boy or girl name?
Mac is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mac rising or falling?
Mac is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mac?
Well-known people named Mac include Mac Miller (singer), Mac DeMarco (singer), Mac Wilkins (athlete).