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Current rank (2025)#695
Babies named Mac in 2025390
Total recorded11,453
Peak year2022 (465 babies)
Highest rank ever#308
Years in records1880–2025 (141 years of data)
Change over last 5 years↑ 14710 spots

Frequently asked about Mac

What does the name Mac mean?
Mac means “Son of” from Scottish/Irish Gaelic roots.
What is the origin of the name Mac?
Mac has Scottish/Irish Gaelic origin. The traditional meaning is “Son of”.
How popular is Mac?
Mac ranked #695 in 2025 — given to 390 babies that year.
When was Mac most popular?
Mac peaked in 2022 with 465 babies registered that year.
Is Mac a boy or girl name?
Mac is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Macs in registered births are male.
Is the name Mac rising or falling in popularity?
Mac has risen 14710 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #15405 in 2020 to #695 in 2025.
How long has Mac been recorded?
Mac appears in birth records across 141 years — from 1880 through 2025.

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