Mac

Mac - A very unique male name

Mac appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #578. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Mac and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Mac? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Mac. The baby boy name Mac was given to 343 baby boys in 2025, ranking #699 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 4,275 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Mac peaked in popularity 84 years ago in 1942 on position 300.

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Mac is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Mac is currently topping the baby name charts in Massachusetts at position #328 - and is the least popular in Georgia at position #1,177.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Mac is where you live.

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Mac origin and meaning

Scottish and Irish, short form / surname element

From Gaelic mac, 'son' — the element at the start of surnames like MacDonald; used alone as a short form of names such as Mackenzie or Cormac

Mac has been used as a standalone boy's name in the U.S. since 1910, but its recent rise — from #933 in 2020 to #699 in 2025 — reflects the fashion for one-syllable nickname names given in full.

Attested etymology

Mac is a 3 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Mac, pop culture references for the name Mac and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Mac

We've found the following names that sound similar to Mac, sorted by popularity.

Mike / Max / Micah / Moses / Mack / Moises / Messiah / Mickey / Moshe / Mekhi /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Mac

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Mac a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Mac?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

MAK · /mæk/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Mack — Spelling with a -k, also a surname form

Famous bearers

• Mac Jones — American NFL quarterback, born Michael McCorkle Jones and known as Mac Jones (b. 1998) Contemporary

Style

Nickname nameShort form

Why parents choose it

Mac is picked for its brevity and friendly, no-nonsense feel — a nickname that stands on its own.

Worth knowing

• People may assume it is short for Mackenzie, Malcolm or another Mac- name
• Also a familiar word for a computer and a raincoat