Macon
Boy name · English · French · German
Meaningfrom Mâcon, France · French
- US rank
- #7,194
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #966 in 1904
11 babies were named Macon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,308 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1911–2025
US births per million boys, 1898–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Macon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 156,250 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Macon, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Macon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMacon first shows up in US birth records in 1898, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 127 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1904, when it ranked #966. Today it's #7,194, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendMacon has slipped 4,308 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,194. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn French, Macon means “from Mâcon, France”. Our records link it to English, French and German roots.
About the name Macon
Macon is a boy name of English, French and German origin meaning “from Mâcon, France”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-con”. US birth records list Macon for boys from 1898 to 2025, in 120 of those 128 years. Its best year was 1904, when it ranked #966 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,194, with 11 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.4 | 409,091 girls |
| 1920s | 1.1 | 892,857 girls |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 2,127,660 girls |
| 1970s | 1.6 | 641,026 girls |
| 1980s | 1.1 | 877,193 girls |
| 1990s | 1.2 | 806,452 girls |
| 2000s | 2.3 | 436,681 girls |
| 2010s | 2.8 | 357,143 girls |
| 2020s | 2.2 | 450,450 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 20 | 49,020 boys |
| 1900s | 22 | 44,663 boys |
| 1910s | 24 | 42,517 boys |
| 1920s | 20 | 49,950 boys |
| 1930s | 15 | 66,225 boys |
| 1940s | 12 | 80,580 boys |
| 1950s | 6.0 | 165,289 boys |
| 1960s | 4.9 | 202,840 boys |
| 1970s | 5.7 | 175,439 boys |
| 1980s | 5.1 | 196,464 boys |
| 1990s | 8.8 | 114,286 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 87,873 boys |
| 2010s | 19 | 51,493 boys |
| 2020s | 16 | 62,959 boys |
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- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
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Questions about the name Macon
What does the name Macon mean?
Macon means “from Mâcon, France” in French.
What is the origin of the name Macon?
Macon has English, French, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Macon a boy or girl name?
Macon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Macon?
Macon ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1904 (#966).