Mako
Every Mako since 1977 — 352 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mako
Mako is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,064 in 2025 with 40 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 352 American babies have been named Mako — about 80% boys and 20% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 46 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 Mako stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mako 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 | 6 | #14,288 | 40 | #3,064 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,761 | 20 | #4,987 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,708 | 27 | #4,081 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,663 | 28 | #3,954 |
| 2021 | — | — | 24 | #4,325 |
| 2020 | — | — | 22 | #4,505 |
| 2019 | — | — | 24 | #4,293 |
| 2018 | — | — | 10 | #7,949 |
| 2017 | — | — | 13 | #6,541 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,463 | 14 | #6,224 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,693 | 13 | #6,568 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,216 | 7 | #10,327 |
| 2013 | — | — | 12 | #6,875 |
| 2012 | — | — | 7 | #10,375 |
| 2011 | — | — | 5 | #13,594 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,802 | — | — |
| 2009 | 5 | #19,108 | 5 | #13,741 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,712 | 5 | #13,830 |
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| 2006 | 6 | #16,362 | — | — |
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Famous people named Mako
- Mako Actor · 1933–2006
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mako in 2025?
Mako ranked #3,064 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 40 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mako?
352 babies have been named Mako in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mako most popular?
Mako peaked in 2025, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Mako a boy or girl name?
Mako is used for both: about 20% of babies named Mako have been girls and 80% boys.
Is the name Mako rising or falling?
Mako is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mako?
Well-known people named Mako include Mako (actor).