Macon

Macon 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 22 boys in the United States.

Macon at a glance

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

About the name Macon

Macon 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, Macon first appears in Social Security records in 1898. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1029 in 1904, and in 2024 22 babies received the name — 2,094 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Macon in US records

First recorded (US)
1898
Best US rank
#1029 in 1904
Peak year
2015
Babies named Macon in 2024
22
Total since 1880
2,094

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Macon mean?

The meaning of Macon 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 Macon a boy or girl name?

Macon is a boy name. In 2024, 22 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Macon?

Macon comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Macon?

Macon first appears in US records in 1898. Its best-ever ranking was #1029 in 1904, and 22 babies were given the name in 2024.

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].