Maciej
Every Maciej since 1982 — 315 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maciej
Maciej is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1982, 315 American babies have been named Maciej. Its peak came in 1996, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Maciej stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maciej year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #11,455 |
| 2019 | 5 | #13,372 |
| 2018 | 5 | #13,402 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,641 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 6 | #11,603 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,714 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,337 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,394 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,984 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,398 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,915 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,694 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,765 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,813 |
| 2003 | 16 | #4,955 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,425 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,880 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,775 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4,997 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,190 |
| 1985 | — | — |
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| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Maciej
- Maciej Kazimierz Sarbiewski Writer · 1595–1640
- Maciej Sulkiewicz Military personnel · 1865–1920
- Maciej Rataj Politician · 1884–1940
- Maciej Żurawski Soccer player · b. 1976
- Maciej Rybus Soccer player · b. 1989
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maciej in 2025?
Maciej did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Maciej?
315 babies have been named Maciej in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maciej most popular?
Maciej peaked in 1996, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Maciej a boy or girl name?
Maciej is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maciej rising or falling?
Maciej is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Maciej?
Well-known people named Maciej include Maciej Kazimierz Sarbiewski (writer), Maciej Sulkiewicz (military personnel), Maciej Rataj (politician).