Makaio
Every Makaio since 1998 — 1,338 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Makaio
Makaio is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,137 in 2025 with 68 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 1,338 American babies have been named Makaio. Its peak came in 2024, when 124 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Makaio stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Makaio year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 68 | #2,137 |
| 2024 | 124 | #1,465 |
| 2023 | 88 | #1,822 |
| 2022 | 84 | #1,883 |
| 2021 | 87 | #1,809 |
| 2020 | 63 | #2,201 |
| 2019 | 62 | #2,250 |
| 2018 | 52 | #2,496 |
| 2017 | 68 | #2,060 |
| 2016 | 68 | #2,077 |
| 2015 | 41 | #2,894 |
| 2014 | 40 | #2,916 |
| 2013 | 51 | #2,447 |
| 2012 | 59 | #2,228 |
| 2011 | 61 | #2,162 |
| 2010 | 45 | #2,712 |
| 2009 | 43 | #2,828 |
| 2008 | 32 | #3,469 |
| 2007 | 36 | #3,167 |
| 2006 | 36 | #3,064 |
| 2005 | 31 | #3,288 |
| 2004 | 26 | #3,598 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,219 |
| 2002 | 22 | #3,869 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,817 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,505 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Makaio in 2025?
Makaio ranked #2,137 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 68 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Makaio?
1,338 babies have been named Makaio in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Makaio most popular?
Makaio peaked in 2024, when 124 newborns received the name.
Is Makaio a boy or girl name?
Makaio is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Makaio rising or falling?
Makaio is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.