Total births
519
Unisex name · since 1995
Maki
Maki has 519 recorded births since 1995 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2006 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #10308
- among boys today
- 519
- born since 1995
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 28%
- more common than other boys
Maki currently ranks #10308 among unisex names in America, with 519 babies recorded since 1995.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Maki has been recorded 519 times among boys since 1995, currently ranked #10308 nationally and more common than 28% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2025.
- #10308 among boys today
- 519 born since 1995
- 2000s peak decade
- 28% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Maki is currently the #10308 unisex name in America, more common than 28% of boys - 519 born since 1995, peaking in the 2000s.
- #10308
- among boys today
- 519
- born since 1995
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 28%
- more common than other boys
Maki vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10308
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 28% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Maki was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
40 babies were named Maki in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Maki compares
519 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
Maki's all-time total is 41% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Maki | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 519 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 40 | 23 | 22,252 |
Maki's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Maki's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1995, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2006 peak of 40, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Maki at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#10,308
Active since
1995
Maki popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Maki popularity over time - girls
211 total births recorded since 1970 (Maki as girls' name)
Maki by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Maki's strongest decade.
259 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Maki births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 21
1990s
21 births
- 2000s
2000s
259 births
- 2010s
2010s
187 births
- 2020s 52
2020s
52 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 259 births (50% of all-time use).
How Maki 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 Maki's total volume
Maki vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Maki by state
Where Maki concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 10 | 1.9% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 1.0% |
Florida share of Maki's total US births 1.9%
Even split
10 of 519 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maki? ▼
Since 1995, Social Security records show 519 babies named Maki. Today it holds rank #10308 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2006, with 40 births.
When was Maki most popular? ▼
Maki was most popular in the 2000s decade with 259 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Maki most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Maki are Florida (10 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
Is Maki a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Maki is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 519 births, and as a girl's name it has 211 births.
How long has the name Maki been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Maki since 1995 -- 31 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Maki? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Makai, Makhi, Maksim, Makari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Maki's data
- Maki's decade-level peak was the 2000s (259 total births); usage has since declined to 52 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Makis (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Maki
Nearby Names Like Maki
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maki
Makai Boy
#533 9,298 births
Makhi Boy
#1980 4,131 births
Maksim Boy
#1932 2,678 births
Makari Boy
#974 1,815 births
Makoa Boy
#1117 1,480 births
Compare Maki side by side: Maki vs Makai Maki vs Makhi Maki vs Maksim
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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, 1995–2025 (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. "Maki: #10308 Unisex Name - 519 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maki. 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 Maki 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.