Macon Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAY-kun / /ˈmeɪ.kən/English; French
Meaning
English: 'son of the great one'; French: 'a place name'
Historical & Cultural Background
Macon is derived from the Old French word for a place name, which has been used in various regions. In the United States, it is often associated with cities named Macon, particularly in Georgia. The name has gained some popularity as a given name in recent years, reflecting a trend towards place names in baby naming.
Trend Summary
Macon has seen a gradual increase in popularity as a boy's name in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Macon
- Maken
International Variants
- Macon (French)
Famous people named Macon
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Fictional characters named Macon
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Macon was first seen in the United States in 1898. Macon has ranked as high as #1346 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Alabama, Virginia, Tennessee, and South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Macon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Macon (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1908 | 7 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1912 | 14 |
| 1913 | 17 |
| 1914 | 24 |
| 1915 | 20 |
| 1916 | 28 |
| 1917 | 30 |
| 1918 | 19 |
| 1919 | 26 |
| 1920 | 36 |
| 1921 | 36 |
| 1922 | 21 |
| 1923 | 26 |
| 1924 | 18 |
| 1925 | 23 |
| 1926 | 18 |
| 1927 | 19 |
| 1928 | 11 |
| 1929 | 12 |
| 1930 | 14 |
| 1931 | 18 |
| 1932 | 20 |
| 1933 | 13 |
| 1934 | 23 |
| 1935 | 15 |
| 1936 | 15 |
| 1937 | 13 |
| 1938 | 18 |
| 1939 | 10 |
| 1940 | 16 |
| 1941 | 24 |
| 1942 | 21 |
| 1943 | 14 |
| 1944 | 21 |
| 1945 | 14 |
| 1946 | 24 |
| 1947 | 17 |
| 1948 | 13 |
| 1949 | 15 |
| 1950 | 10 |
| 1951 | 18 |
| 1952 | 16 |
| 1953 | 13 |
| 1954 | 17 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 9 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 14 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 20 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 26 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2007 | 26 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2014 | 43 |
| 2015 | 48 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2018 | 34 |
| 2019 | 46 |
| 2020 | 41 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2022 | 36 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 22 |