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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Mack — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Macio|Mackay
ScottishBoy↑ Rising

Mack

MAK · 1 syllables

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Boy
#498
↑ Rising
#498
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 37
Peak rank
#473 in 2021
5yr change
+47 ranks
Birth frequency
1.7 per 10,000 births
Sex split
92% boy · 8% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #498 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Scottish boy names
Mack

Popularity score: 37  ·  SSA Rank: #498

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
69
Higher than 69% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+47 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Unknown
— · — · —
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
85
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Mack scores well on uniqueness but there are tradeoffs — domain availability is limited.

Meaning Depth37% of score
77
Name Trend28% of score
58
Uniqueness20% of score
85
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ScottishGaelicPatronymicClassicStrongBoy1-syllableShort nameVintageStraightforward
Character
direct and no-nonsensepractical strength
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Macks

loyalprotectivedependablegentlecaring
STRONG
High confidence

Mack is a Scottish boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #498 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +47 ranks
Feasibility:— · — · —
Popularity:#498 · niche
Mack at a Glance
Meaning:Son of Mac (the Gaelic prefix meaning 'son of'). Originally a patronymic surname that became a given name.
Language root:Scottish Gaelic · Old Irish
Peak rank:#473 in 2021
5yr change:+47 ranks
Sex usage:92% boy · 8% girl
Notable bearers
Mack Sennett
Film director and producer
Mack Trucks
Iconic truck brand founder
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Mack illustration
Name Intelligence
Mack · Overview
Summary

Mack is a Scottish boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #498 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 23/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Mack scores 69/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 47 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Classic · Strong character
Mack carries a bold, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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