Boy · #3,388 in 2026

Macen

Current Rank
#3,388
Peak Rank
#2,287 (2010)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
+6%
2004
First Year
2004
Last Year
2004
Peak Year
#16098
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Macen

Macen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1992, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 56 Macens were born — ranking #2,287 that year. As of 2026, Macen ranks #3,388 for baby boys with 35 births, gradually rising (+6%). In total, more than 1K Macens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Macen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Macen is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Macen

What does the name Macen mean?
Macen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Macen in 2026?
In 2026, Macen ranks #3,388 among boys' names in the U.S., with 35 babies given the name that year.
When was Macen most popular?
Macen reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #2,287 that year with 56 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Macen most popular?
Macen has historically been most popular in Texas, Florida, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Macen.
Is Macen a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Macen is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Macen?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Macen include Kerri, Ronrico, Jermale. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Macen

Macen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Macen's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #2,287. Use the chart and map above to compare Macen's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.