Boy · #7,574 in 2026

Mackson

Name: Popularity of the name Mackson in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Mackson, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,574

Peak Rank

#2,689 (2016)

Total Babies

295

5-Yr Trend

-54%

2011

First Year

2026

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#2689

Peak Rank

295

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mackson

Mackson first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2011, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 45 Macksons were born — ranking #2,689 that year. As of 2026, Mackson ranks #7,574 for baby boys with 8 births, falling sharply (-54%). In total, more than 295 Macksons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Mackson

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

Maxon
Maxson
Maxim
Maxine
Maxin
Mixon
Mixen
Moxon
Maxam
Maxham
Maxing
Maxime

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mackson

What does the name Mackson mean?

Mackson is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2011. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mackson in 2026?

In 2026, Mackson ranks #7,574 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Mackson most popular?

Mackson reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #2,689 that year with 45 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Mackson most popular?

Mackson has historically been most popular in Wisconsin. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Mackson.

Is Mackson a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Mackson is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Mackson?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mackson include Neiko, Maaz, Kaidence. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mackson

Mackson is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 295 births in the dataset. Mackson's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #2,689. Use the chart and map above to compare Mackson'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.