Macon

Boy name

Macon has been given to 2,314 babies in the U.S. since 1898. It peaked in 2015.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,314

Peak year

2015 (56 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1898

10-year trend

▼ -80%

Gender split

9% girls / 91% boys

Names one letter away from Macon — alternate spellings parents actually use.

345,931 babies since 1880

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Macon.

2,314 babies since 1913

2,322 babies since 1955

2,303 babies since 1984

2,329 babies since 1888

2,293 babies since 1999

2,282 babies since 1989

2,272 babies since 1915

2,367 babies since 2006

How popular is the name Macon?

Macon has been given to 2,314 babies in the U.S. since 1898. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Macon peak?

Macon peaked in 2015, when 56 babies were given the name.

Is Macon a girl or boy name?

Macon is primarily a boy name (91% of babies named Macon are boys).

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