Mack

Mack is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 612 boys in the United States.

Mack at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Mack

Mack belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Mack first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #96 in 1900, and in 2024 612 babies received the name — 42,049 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mack in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#96 in 1900
Peak year
1942
Babies named Mack in 2024
612
Total since 1880
42,049

Mack in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#981 in 2024
Babies named Mack in 2025
30
Total since 1996
462

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mack mean?

The meaning of Mack is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Mack a boy or girl name?

Mack is a boy name. In 2024, 612 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mack?

Mack comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Mack?

Mack first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #96 in 1900, and 612 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].