Maki
Every Maki since 1970 — 730 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maki
Maki is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,664 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 730 American babies have been named Maki — about 71% boys and 29% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2005, when 45 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Maki stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maki 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 | — | — | 9 | #8,664 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,959 | 7 | #10,533 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,706 | 6 | #11,728 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,662 | 5 | #13,607 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,602 | 17 | #5,472 |
| 2020 | — | — | 8 | #9,242 |
| 2019 | — | — | 10 | #7,992 |
| 2018 | — | — | 11 | #7,438 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,478 | 9 | #8,576 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,458 | 14 | #6,223 |
| 2015 | — | — | 12 | #6,931 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,212 | 19 | #4,992 |
| 2013 | — | — | 21 | #4,560 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,550 | 27 | #3,852 |
| 2011 | — | — | 28 | #3,748 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,410 | 36 | #3,156 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,485 | 31 | #3,523 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,387 | 33 | #3,395 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,793 | 25 | #4,077 |
| 2006 | — | — | 40 | #2,861 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,926 | 38 | #2,830 |
| 2004 | — | — | 37 | #2,827 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,365 | 17 | #4,734 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,108 | 19 | #4,273 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,928 | 13 | #5,561 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,598 | 6 | #9,852 |
| 1995 | — | — | 5 | #9,754 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,301 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,417 | — | — |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,637 | — | — |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,613 | — | — |
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Famous people named Maki
- Maki Haneta Soccer player · b. 1972
- Maki Horikita Actor · b. 1988
- Maki Goto Singer · b. 1985
- Maki Tabata Cyclist · b. 1974
- Maki Tsukada Wrestler · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maki in 2025?
Maki ranked #8,664 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maki?
730 babies have been named Maki in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maki most popular?
Maki peaked in 2005, when 45 newborns received the name.
Is Maki a boy or girl name?
Maki is used for both: about 29% of babies named Maki have been girls and 71% boys.
Is the name Maki rising or falling?
Maki is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Maki?
Well-known people named Maki include Maki Haneta (soccer player), Maki Horikita (actor), Maki Goto (singer).