Makye
Every Makye since 1998 — 398 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Makye
Makye is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,402 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 398 American babies have been named Makye. Its peak came in 2007, when 32 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 Makye stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Makye year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,402 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,670 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,561 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5,936 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9,243 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,628 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,338 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,953 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,225 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,932 |
| 2014 | 19 | #4,993 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,310 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4,337 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,303 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,188 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,860 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,485 |
| 2007 | 32 | #3,417 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,798 |
| 2005 | 27 | #3,582 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,163 |
| 2003 | 16 | #4,959 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,625 |
| 2001 | 6 | #10,062 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,854 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Makye in 2025?
Makye ranked #9,402 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Makye?
398 babies have been named Makye in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Makye most popular?
Makye peaked in 2007, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Makye a boy or girl name?
Makye is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Makye rising or falling?
Makye is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.