Macario
Meaningblessed · Spanish
- US rank
- #3,658
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,005 in 1924
30 babies were named Macario in the US in 2025. It has dropped 812 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1903–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Macario you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 56,818 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Macario, 30 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Macario would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMacario first shows up in US birth records in 1903, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 122 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1924, when it ranked #1,005. Today it's #3,658, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendMacario has slipped 812 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,658. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Macario means “blessed”. Our records link it to Greek and Spanish roots.
About the name Macario
Macario is a boy name of Greek and Spanish origin meaning “blessed”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-rio”. US birth records list Macario for boys from 1903 to 2025, in 113 of those 123 years. Its best year was 1924, when it ranked #1,005 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,658, with 30 babies.
Origin:Greek namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 7.2 | 139,165 boys |
| 1910s | 6.1 | 162,866 boys |
| 1920s | 23 | 43,937 boys |
| 1930s | 22 | 45,434 boys |
| 1940s | 14 | 70,972 boys |
| 1950s | 9.5 | 105,263 boys |
| 1960s | 9.6 | 104,384 boys |
| 1970s | 15 | 68,729 boys |
| 1980s | 14 | 69,444 boys |
| 1990s | 15 | 68,918 boys |
| 2000s | 17 | 57,904 boys |
| 2010s | 19 | 53,879 boys |
| 2020s | 20 | 48,940 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Macario
What does the name Macario mean?
Macario means “blessed” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Macario?
Macario has Greek, Spanish roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Macario a boy or girl name?
Macario is a boy name.
How popular is the name Macario?
Macario ranked #3,658 for US boys in 2025, given to 30 babies. Its best year was 1924 (#1,005).