gender neutral
Mac
son of
About Mac
Short, sharp, and utterly no-nonsense, Mac packs personality into three letters. This name has an everyman quality combined with unexpected coolness, feeling simultaneously approachable and distinctive. Its brevity is its superpower—easy to write, impossible to misspell, instantly memorable. Mac works across all contexts without modification, never needing to be shortened or formalized. The name has vintage charm experiencing renewed appreciation, offering old-school appeal with modern sensibility. It suggests someone straightforward and genuine, someone who doesn't need elaborate presentation to make an impact. Mac suits families who value authenticity and practicality, who appreciate classic American names without fussiness. The single syllable delivers complete satisfaction, proving that great names don't require length or complexity. It's friendly without being cutesy, simple without being simplistic, traditional without being dated—a remarkable balance to achieve in just three letters.
Popularity of the Name Mac
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #784 | ||||
| 1881 | #751 | ||||
| 1883 | #989 | ||||
| 1888 | #629 | ||||
| 1890 | #955 | ||||
| 1896 | #660 | ||||
| 1897 | #900 | ||||
| 1900 | #761 | ||||
| 1901 | #756 | ||||
| 1902 | #896 | ||||
| 1904 | #581 | ||||
| 1906 | #484 | ||||
| 1907 | #527 | ||||
| 1908 | #809 | ||||
| 1909 | #699 | ||||
| 1910 | #772 | ||||
| 1911 | #680 | ||||
| 1912 | #721 | ||||
| 1913 | #826 | ||||
| 1914 | #810 | ||||
| 1915 | #746 | ||||
| 1916 | #851 | ||||
| 1917 | #696 | ||||
| 1918 | #746 | ||||
| 1919 | #727 | ||||
| 1920 | #772 | ||||
| 1921 | #810 | ||||
| 1922 | #888 | ||||
| 1923 | #754 | ||||
| 1924 | #821 | ||||
| 1925 | #756 | ||||
| 1926 | #850 | ||||
| 1927 | #777 | ||||
| 1928 | #920 | ||||
| 1929 | #799 | ||||
| 1930 | #789 | ||||
| 1931 | #715 | ||||
| 1932 | #753 | ||||
| 1933 | #690 | ||||
| 1934 | #654 | ||||
| 1935 | #746 | ||||
| 1936 | #682 | ||||
| 1937 | #727 | ||||
| 1938 | #692 | ||||
| 1939 | #626 | ||||
| 1940 | #713 | ||||
| 1941 | #686 | ||||
| 1942 | #308 | ||||
| 1943 | #397 | ||||
| 1944 | #434 | ||||
| 1945 | #501 | ||||
| 1946 | #523 | ||||
| 1947 | #576 | ||||
| 1948 | #661 | ||||
| 1949 | #669 | ||||
| 1950 | #622 | ||||
| 1951 | #625 | ||||
| 1952 | #646 | ||||
| 1953 | #759 | ||||
| 1954 | #779 | ||||
| 1955 | #760 | ||||
| 1956 | #901 | ||||
| 1957 | #857 | ||||
| 1958 | #813 | ||||
| 1959 | #923 | ||||
| 1960 | #920 | ||||
| 1961 | #973 | ||||
| 1962 | #923 | ||||
| 1963 | #998 | ||||
| 1965 | #869 | ||||
| 1974 | #984 | #357 | |||
| 1975 | #812 | ||||
| 1976 | #882 | #351 | |||
| 2019 | #871 | #926 | #335 | ||
| 2020 | #934 | #927 | #222 | ||
| 2021 | #674 | #846 | #198 | #779 | |
| 2022 | #605 | #730 | #420 | #597 | #823 |
| 2023 | #656 | #632 | #194 | #530 | #686 |
| 2024 | #697 | #658 | #259 | #528 | #797 |
| 2025 | #696 | #646 | #280 | #963 | |
| 2005 | #941 | ||||
| 2006 | #960 | #376 | |||
| 2010 | #948 | #302 | |||
| 2011 | #991 | #368 | |||
| 2018 | #943 | #293 | |||
| 2002 | #302 | ||||
| 2007 | #354 | ||||
| 2008 | #371 | ||||
| 2012 | #367 | ||||
| 2013 | #357 | ||||
| 2014 | #358 | ||||
| 2015 | #297 | ||||
| 2016 | #317 | ||||
| 2017 | #412 | #955 | |||
| 1969 | #285 | ||||
| 1970 | #328 | ||||
| 1972 | #235 | ||||
| 1977 | #360 | ||||
| 1978 | #310 | ||||
| 1979 | #364 | ||||
| 1980 | #310 | ||||
| 1982 | #321 | ||||
| 1985 | #339 | ||||
| 1987 | #343 | ||||
| 1996 | #413 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Mac
Names Similar to Mac
Nicknames for Mac
- Macky
- Mack
Famous People Named Mac
| Mac Miller | American rapper |
| Mac Davis | American singer-songwriter |
| Mac DeMarco | Canadian singer-songwriter |
| Mac Dre | American rapper |
| Mac Morgan | Australian rugby player |
| Mac Danzig | American mixed martial artist |
| Mac Wilson | American football player |
| Mac McCaughan | American musician |
| Mac Curtis | American rockabilly musician |
| Mac Thornberry | American politician |
| Mac Robertson | Australian aviator and philanthropist |
| Mac Maharaj | South African politician and anti-apartheid activist |
| Mac Harris | British racing driver |
| Mac Suzuki | Japanese baseball player |
| Mac Anderson | American author and speaker |
| Mac Foster | American boxer |
Characters Named Mac
| Mac Taylor | From the TV series "CSI - NY" |
| Mac Reynolds | From the novel "The Gods Themselves" by Isaac Asimov |
| Mac Ready | From the film "The Thing" |
| Mac Sledge | From the film "Tender Mercies" |
| Mac Gargan | From the Marvel Comics universe |