Mack
A diminutive of the male given name Max.
Every Mack since 1880 — 42,900 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mack
Mack is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #463 in 2025 with 668 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 42,900 American babies have been named Mack. Its peak came in 1942, when 847 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
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 Mack stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mack year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 668 | #463 |
| 2024 | — | — | 614 | #499 |
| 2023 | — | — | 540 | #545 |
| 2022 | — | — | 597 | #504 |
| 2021 | — | — | 632 | #474 |
| 2020 | — | — | 579 | #505 |
| 2019 | — | — | 477 | #583 |
| 2018 | — | — | 419 | #633 |
| 2017 | — | — | 430 | #614 |
| 2016 | — | — | 355 | #697 |
| 2015 | — | — | 389 | #662 |
| 2014 | — | — | 286 | #805 |
| 2013 | — | — | 271 | #810 |
| 2012 | — | — | 211 | #959 |
| 2011 | — | — | 181 | #1,048 |
| 2010 | — | — | 181 | #1,064 |
| 2009 | — | — | 204 | #977 |
| 2008 | — | — | 163 | #1,126 |
| 2007 | — | — | 138 | #1,276 |
| 2006 | — | — | 133 | #1,262 |
| 2005 | — | — | 123 | #1,269 |
| 2004 | — | — | 106 | #1,371 |
| 2003 | — | — | 116 | #1,250 |
| 2002 | — | — | 94 | #1,401 |
| 2001 | — | — | 100 | #1,313 |
| 2000 | — | — | 93 | #1,367 |
| 1995 | — | — | 85 | #1,272 |
| 1990 | — | — | 108 | #1,022 |
| 1985 | — | — | 112 | #854 |
| 1980 | — | — | 148 | #717 |
| 1975 | — | — | 161 | #643 |
| 1970 | — | — | 199 | #572 |
| 1965 | — | — | 273 | #470 |
| 1960 | — | — | 326 | #447 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,586 | 397 | #366 |
| 1950 | — | — | 484 | #310 |
| 1945 | — | — | 541 | #246 |
| 1940 | 8 | #3,395 | 458 | #260 |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,623 | 450 | #256 |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,976 | 505 | #249 |
| 1925 | 7 | #4,268 | 570 | #230 |
| 1920 | — | — | 533 | #236 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,690 | 434 | #230 |
| 1910 | — | — | 213 | #150 |
| 1905 | — | — | 151 | #141 |
| 1900 | — | — | 250 | #96 |
| 1895 | — | — | 140 | #119 |
| 1890 | — | — | 114 | #129 |
| 1885 | — | — | 104 | #131 |
| 1880 | — | — | 104 | #125 |
Famous people named Mack
- Mack Sennett Actor · 1880–1960
- Mack Swain Actor · 1876–1935
- Mack 10 Singer · b. 1971
- Mack Horton Swimmer · b. 1996
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mack mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Max.
How popular is the name Mack in 2025?
Mack ranked #463 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 668 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mack?
42,900 babies have been named Mack in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mack most popular?
Mack peaked in 1942, when 847 newborns received the name.
Is Mack a boy or girl name?
Mack is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mack rising or falling?
Mack is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mack?
Well-known people named Mack include Mack Sennett (actor), Mack Swain (actor), Mack 10 (singer).