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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Macyn — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Macy|Mada
Celtic◈ Unisex · 54% boy · 46% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Macyn

◈

MAY-sin · 2 syllables

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Girl
#6282
↑↑ Surging
Girl
#6282
Popularity score: 12
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#5259 in 2020
5yr
+1212 ranks
Velocity
+1212
Birth frequency
5.3 per 1,000,000 births
Boy
#13427
Popularity score: 4
→ Stable
Peak
#9225 in 2020
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

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

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.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #13427 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Macyn

Popularity score: 4  ·  SSA Rank: #13427

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #6282 · Falling since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Macyn

Popularity score: 12  ·  SSA Rank: #6282

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+1212 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
29 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticIrishUnisex2-syllableModernPatronymicNature-adjacentCool-vibeRare
STRONG
High confidence

Macyn is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6282 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +1212 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#13427 · very rare
Macyn at a Glance
Meaning:Son of Macán, derived from Irish mac (son) combined with a diminutive root. A patronymic surname adapted as a modern given name with Celtic heritage.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#5259 in 2020
5yr change:+1212 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #6282 · Boy #13427
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
MasonMacon◈Masen◈MaxonRaiden◈Rory◈
Similar Style
Rowan◈Brynn◈Caden◈Roan◈Lachlan◈Tiernan
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Macyn
Rowan◈IvyWren◈Stellan◈Hazel◈Beckett◈PhoebeSoren◈
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Rowan◈
Irish · #266
↓ Declining
Brynn◈
Celtic · #384
→ Stable
Caden◈
Celtic · #5812
↑↑ Surging
Roan◈
Irish · #7164
↑↑ Surging
Lachlan◈
Scottish · #8692
↓ Fading
Madelyn
Celtic · #65
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Macyn · Overview
Summary

Macyn is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6282 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Macyn scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 1212 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
54% boy · 46% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Modern · Nature character
Macyn carries a cool, grounded, edgy quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Macyn is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
macyn.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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