Mac Boy

Popularity: #574 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationMack / /mæk/

Scottish; Irish

Meaning

Scottish: son of; Irish: son of

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Mac is derived from the Gaelic word 'mac,' meaning 'son.' It is commonly used as a prefix in Scottish and Irish surnames, indicating lineage. Historically, it has been associated with clan names in Scotland and Ireland, reflecting familial ties and heritage.

Trend Summary

The name Mac has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often associated with a modern, trendy appeal.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Mack

International Variants

  • Mack (English)
  • Maciej (Polish)
  • Maksym (Ukrainian)

Famous people named Mac

Mac Davis was an American singer-songwriter known for his contributions to country music.

Mac Miller was an American rapper and singer who gained fame for his unique style and lyrical content.

Fictional characters named Mac

Mac is a character in the animated series 'Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends,' known for his friendship with Bloo.

Mac is a character in the video game series 'Borderlands,' serving as a member of the Crimson Raiders.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mac was first seen in the United States in 1880. Mac has ranked as high as #939 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in Texas, California, North Carolina, Alabama, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Mac has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Mac (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 21
6%
CA 21
6%
PA 18
5%
MA 17
5%
OH 17
5%
IL 17
5%
NY 16
5%
MN 15
4%
MI 14
4%
AL 14
4%
IN 14
4%
FL 13
4%
UT 11
3%
TN 10
3%
CT 8
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18807
18817
18835
18865
18875
188811
18895
18906
18915
18926
18935
18946
189612
18977
18986
190012
19019
19028
19035
190416
19057
190622
190721
190812
190916
191016
191122
191236
191334
191443
191565
191655
191776
191875
191977
192074
192171
192261
192376
192468
192576
192661
192772
192854
192966
193067
193173
193270
193375
193486
193568
193676
193770
193877
193988
194073
194180
1942398
1943238
1944197
1945142
1946150
1947138
1948105
1949106
1950122
1951127
1952115
195388
195484
195592
195669
195777
195886
195969
196068
196163
196268
196358
196445
196573
196651
196747
196836
196933
197057
197132
197243
197356
197470
1975105
197690
197767
197860
197967
198055
198147
198232
198327
198440
198538
198628
198737
198842
198937
199047
199143
199241
199336
199438
199537
199643
199738
199840
199958
200058
200157
200267
200367
200454
200554
200677
200786
200886
200999
2010116
2011110
2012147
2013159
2014163
2015177
2016174
2017185
2018206
2019254
2020237
2021400
2022465
2023417
2024387