Macen
Every Macen since 1992 — 969 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Macen
Macen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,331 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 969 American babies have been named Macen. Its peak came in 2010, when 56 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Macen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Macen 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 | — | — | 24 | #4,331 |
| 2024 | — | — | 37 | #3,252 |
| 2023 | — | — | 23 | #4,550 |
| 2022 | — | — | 40 | #3,083 |
| 2021 | — | — | 39 | #3,101 |
| 2020 | — | — | 28 | #3,776 |
| 2019 | — | — | 38 | #3,131 |
| 2018 | — | — | 28 | #3,849 |
| 2017 | — | — | 28 | #3,854 |
| 2016 | — | — | 53 | #2,428 |
| 2015 | — | — | 41 | #2,893 |
| 2014 | — | — | 30 | #3,582 |
| 2013 | — | — | 43 | #2,745 |
| 2012 | — | — | 50 | #2,509 |
| 2011 | — | — | 52 | #2,427 |
| 2010 | — | — | 56 | #2,307 |
| 2009 | — | — | 42 | #2,877 |
| 2008 | — | — | 31 | #3,539 |
| 2007 | — | — | 41 | #2,903 |
| 2006 | — | — | 34 | #3,196 |
| 2005 | — | — | 39 | #2,787 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,733 | 30 | #3,259 |
| 2003 | — | — | 17 | #4,732 |
| 2002 | — | — | 25 | #3,520 |
| 2001 | — | — | 18 | #4,400 |
| 2000 | — | — | 17 | #4,500 |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,468 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Macen in 2025?
Macen ranked #4,331 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Macen?
969 babies have been named Macen in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Macen most popular?
Macen peaked in 2010, when 56 newborns received the name.
Is Macen a boy or girl name?
Macen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Macen rising or falling?
Macen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.