Maceo
Every Maceo since 1898 — 3,195 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maceo
Maceo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,200 in 2025 with 65 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1898, 3,195 American babies have been named Maceo. Its peak came in 2017, when 95 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Maceo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maceo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 65 | #2,200 |
| 2024 | 69 | #2,150 |
| 2023 | 61 | #2,307 |
| 2022 | 58 | #2,429 |
| 2021 | 79 | #1,925 |
| 2020 | 79 | #1,884 |
| 2019 | 62 | #2,249 |
| 2018 | 63 | #2,199 |
| 2017 | 95 | #1,675 |
| 2016 | 91 | #1,715 |
| 2015 | 69 | #2,064 |
| 2014 | 74 | #1,951 |
| 2013 | 50 | #2,483 |
| 2012 | 43 | #2,802 |
| 2011 | 67 | #2,030 |
| 2010 | 56 | #2,308 |
| 2009 | 54 | #2,394 |
| 2008 | 46 | #2,704 |
| 2007 | 44 | #2,749 |
| 2006 | 43 | #2,724 |
| 2005 | 35 | #2,994 |
| 2004 | 34 | #2,992 |
| 2003 | 33 | #2,971 |
| 2002 | 26 | #3,416 |
| 2001 | 32 | #2,906 |
| 2000 | 41 | #2,362 |
| 1995 | 27 | #2,733 |
| 1990 | 14 | #4,111 |
| 1985 | 16 | #3,033 |
| 1980 | 24 | #2,192 |
| 1975 | 32 | #1,614 |
| 1970 | 37 | #1,388 |
| 1965 | 11 | #2,564 |
| 1960 | 11 | #2,629 |
| 1955 | 17 | #1,944 |
| 1950 | 15 | #1,990 |
| 1945 | 15 | #1,830 |
| 1940 | 11 | #2,264 |
| 1935 | 28 | #1,286 |
| 1930 | 15 | #2,028 |
| 1925 | 24 | #1,561 |
| 1920 | 19 | #1,852 |
| 1915 | 11 | #2,395 |
| 1910 | 5 | #1,754 |
| 1905 | 7 | #1,050 |
| 1900 | 8 | #1,015 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Maceo
- Maceo Parker Musician · b. 1943
- Maceo Baston Basketball player · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maceo in 2025?
Maceo ranked #2,200 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 65 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maceo?
3,195 babies have been named Maceo in the United States since 1898, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maceo most popular?
Maceo peaked in 2017, when 95 newborns received the name.
Is Maceo a boy or girl name?
Maceo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maceo rising or falling?
Maceo has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Maceo?
Well-known people named Maceo include Maceo Parker (musician), Maceo Baston (basketball player).