Machi
Every Machi since 1999 — 340 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Machi
Machi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,180 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 340 American babies have been named Machi. Its peak came in 2006, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Machi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Machi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,180 |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,828 |
| 2023 | 5 | #13,429 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,530 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,931 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,863 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,624 |
| 2018 | 6 | #11,619 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,640 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,426 |
| 2015 | 19 | #4,994 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,502 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,517 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7,913 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,928 |
| 2010 | 22 | #4,463 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,687 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,645 |
| 2007 | 27 | #3,857 |
| 2006 | 34 | #3,197 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,888 |
| 2004 | 13 | #6,012 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,111 |
| 2002 | 6 | #10,171 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,879 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Machi in 2025?
Machi ranked #13,180 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Machi?
340 babies have been named Machi in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Machi most popular?
Machi peaked in 2006, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Machi a boy or girl name?
Machi is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Machi rising or falling?
Machi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.