Total births
2,105
Unisex name · since 1898
Macon
2,105 babies named Macon in U.S. Social Security records since 1898, with the highest year being 2015. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4586
- among boys today
- 2,105
- born since 1898
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Macon currently ranks #4586 among unisex names in America, with 2,105 babies recorded since 1898.
Social Security Administration records show Macon recorded 2,105 times among boys since 1898, holding rank #4586 nationally today, ahead of 68% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1898 to 2025.
- #4586 among boys today
- 2,105 born since 1898
- 2010s peak decade
- 68% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Macon is currently the #4586 unisex name in America, more common than 68% of boys - 2,105 born since 1898, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4586
- among boys today
- 2,105
- born since 1898
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Macon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4586
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 68% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Macon was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
48 babies were named Macon in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Macon compares
2,105 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
Macon's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Macon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,105 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 48 | 23 | 22,252 |
Macon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Macon's SSA record in two at 1966 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1898, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2015 peak of 48, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Macon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#4,586
Active since
1898
Macon popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1898–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 128 years of records
Macon popularity over time - girls
209 total births recorded since 1911 (Macon as girls' name)
Macon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Macon's strongest decade.
365 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Macon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 31
1900s
31 births
- 1910s
1910s
178 births
- 1920s
1920s
220 births
- 1930s
1930s
159 births
- 1940s
1940s
179 births
- 1950s 121
1950s
121 births
- 1960s 95
1960s
95 births
- 1970s 94
1970s
94 births
- 1980s 94
1980s
94 births
- 1990s
1990s
171 births
- 2000s
2000s
228 births
- 2010s
2010s
365 births
- 2020s
2020s
165 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 365 births (17% of all-time use).
How Macon 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 Macon's total volume
Macon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Macon by state
Where Macon concentrates geographically, total births since 1898
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 248 | 11.8% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 73 | 3.5% |
| #3 | Virginia | | 48 | 2.3% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 25 | 1.2% |
| #5 | South Carolina | | 11 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 10 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Florida | | 5 | 0.2% |
North Carolina share of Macon's total US births 11.8%
Even split
248 of 2,105 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Macon? ▼
2,105 babies have been named Macon since 1898. It currently ranks #4586 among boys. The peak year was 2015 with 48 births.
When was Macon most popular? ▼
Macon was most popular in the 2010s decade with 365 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Macon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Macon are North Carolina (248 births), Alabama (73 births), Virginia (48 births).
Is Macon a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Macon is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,105 births, and as a girl's name it has 209 births.
How long has the name Macon been used? ▼
Macon has been recorded in Social Security data since 1898, spanning 128 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Macon? ▼
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 Macon's data
- Macon's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (365 total births) through the 2020s (165) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- North Carolina records the most Macons (248 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Macon
Nearby Names Like Macon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Macon
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 Macon side by side: Macon vs Mack Macon vs Mac Macon vs Mackenzie
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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, 1898–2025 (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. "Macon: #4586 Unisex Name - 2,105 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/macon. 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 Macon 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.