Maceo Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmah-SAY-oh / məˈseɪ.oʊSpanish; Italian
Meaning
Spanish: 'gift of God'; Italian: 'he who is like God'
Historical & Cultural Background
Maceo is a name of Spanish and Italian origin. It has been used in various cultures, often associated with religious significance. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in Latin American countries. It is sometimes considered a variant of the name Mateo.
Trend Summary
Maceo has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mace
- Maceo
International Variants
- Maceo (Spanish)
- Maceo (Italian)
Famous people named Maceo
Maceo Parker is an American saxophonist known for his work with James Brown and Parliament-Funkadelic.
Maceo Smith was an influential African American educator and civil rights activist in Texas.
Fictional characters named Maceo
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Maceo was first seen in the United States in 1898. Maceo has ranked as high as #1291 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, North Carolina, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Maceo has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Maceo (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 10 | |
| TX | 9 | |
| GA | 5 | |
| VA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1898 | 13 |
| 1899 | 9 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1909 | 11 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1914 | 13 |
| 1915 | 11 |
| 1916 | 16 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1918 | 12 |
| 1919 | 13 |
| 1920 | 19 |
| 1921 | 15 |
| 1922 | 18 |
| 1923 | 26 |
| 1924 | 23 |
| 1925 | 24 |
| 1926 | 19 |
| 1927 | 20 |
| 1928 | 14 |
| 1929 | 19 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1931 | 21 |
| 1932 | 20 |
| 1933 | 15 |
| 1934 | 16 |
| 1935 | 28 |
| 1936 | 13 |
| 1937 | 16 |
| 1938 | 12 |
| 1939 | 16 |
| 1940 | 11 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1942 | 17 |
| 1943 | 27 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1945 | 15 |
| 1946 | 13 |
| 1947 | 16 |
| 1948 | 18 |
| 1949 | 14 |
| 1950 | 15 |
| 1951 | 18 |
| 1952 | 23 |
| 1953 | 17 |
| 1954 | 17 |
| 1955 | 17 |
| 1956 | 13 |
| 1957 | 14 |
| 1958 | 14 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1960 | 11 |
| 1961 | 15 |
| 1962 | 17 |
| 1963 | 14 |
| 1964 | 13 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 27 |
| 1970 | 37 |
| 1971 | 45 |
| 1972 | 37 |
| 1973 | 15 |
| 1974 | 45 |
| 1975 | 32 |
| 1976 | 31 |
| 1977 | 17 |
| 1978 | 22 |
| 1979 | 27 |
| 1980 | 24 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 25 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 23 |
| 1995 | 27 |
| 1996 | 35 |
| 1997 | 35 |
| 1998 | 37 |
| 1999 | 35 |
| 2000 | 41 |
| 2001 | 32 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 33 |
| 2004 | 34 |
| 2005 | 35 |
| 2006 | 43 |
| 2007 | 44 |
| 2008 | 46 |
| 2009 | 54 |
| 2010 | 56 |
| 2011 | 67 |
| 2012 | 43 |
| 2013 | 50 |
| 2014 | 74 |
| 2015 | 69 |
| 2016 | 91 |
| 2017 | 95 |
| 2018 | 63 |
| 2019 | 62 |
| 2020 | 79 |
| 2021 | 79 |
| 2022 | 58 |
| 2023 | 61 |
| 2024 | 68 |