Total births
612
Boys' name · since 1919
Mackey
Since 1919, U.S. Social Security records show 612 babies named Mackey, peaking in 1950. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8399
- among boys today
- 612
- born since 1919
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other boys
Mackey currently ranks #8399 among boys' names in America, with 612 babies recorded since 1919.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mackey has been recorded 612 times among boys since 1919, currently ranked #8399 nationally and more common than 41% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1940s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1919 to 2025.
- #8399 among boys today
- 612 born since 1919
- 1940s peak decade
- 41% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mackey is currently the #8399 boys' name in America, more common than 41% of boys - 612 born since 1919, peaking in the 1940s.
- #8399
- among boys today
- 612
- born since 1919
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other boys
Mackey vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8399
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 41% of names given to boys today.
1940s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Mackey was born in this single decade.
1950
Single peak year
24 babies were named Mackey in 1950 - its busiest year on record.
How Mackey compares
612 Top 39% higher than 61% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Mackey's all-time total is 67% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mackey | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 612 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 24 | 23 | 22,252 |
Mackey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Mackey's full recorded timeline at 1960, 40% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 60% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1935, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1950 peak of 24 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Mackey at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1950
Current rank
#8,399
Active since
1919
Mackey popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–2025
- Peak year (1950)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 107 years of records
Mackey popularity over time - girls
6 total births recorded since 2021 (Mackey as girls' name)
Mackey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Mackey's strongest decade.
135 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Mackey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 10
1910s
10 births
- 1920s 36
1920s
36 births
- 1930s
1930s
61 births
- 1940s
1940s
135 births
- 1950s
1950s
124 births
- 1960s
1960s
63 births
- 1970s 36
1970s
36 births
- 1980s 28
1980s
28 births
- 1990s 30
1990s
30 births
- 2000s 21
2000s
21 births
- 2010s 35
2010s
35 births
- 2020s 33
2020s
33 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 135 births (22% of all-time use).
How Mackey compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Mackey's total volume
Mackey vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Mackey by state
Where Mackey concentrates geographically, total births since 1919
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 10 | 1.6% |
| #2 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Mackey's total US births 1.6%
Even split
10 of 612 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mackey? ▼
Mackey has been given to 612 babies in the U.S. since 1919, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #8399 as of the latest data. 24 babies were born in 1950, its single highest year.
When was Mackey most popular? ▼
Mackey was most popular in the 1940s decade with 135 total births. The single peak year was 1950.
Where is Mackey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mackey are Texas (10 births), South Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Mackey been used? ▼
Records for Mackey go back to 1919, giving 107 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Mackey? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mack, Mac, Mackenzie, Maceo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mackey's data
- Mackey's decade-level peak was the 1940s (135 total births); usage has since declined to 33 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Mackeys (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Mackey
Nearby Names Like Mackey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mackey
Mack Boy
#498 42,720 births
Mac Boy
#695 11,397 births
Mackenzie Boy
#1870 7,861 births
Maceo Boy
#2137 3,195 births
Macario Boy
#3401 2,824 births
Compare Mackey side by side: Mackey vs Mack Mackey vs Mac Mackey vs Mackenzie
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mackey
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1919–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mackey: #8399 Boys' Name - 612 Births, Peak 1950." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mackey. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Mackey draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.