Mack: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced MAK · 1 syllable
(In sense one) From either the male name Mack or mack, itself from mackerel, which comes from Old French maquerel, from Dutch makelaar. Compare French mec.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- MAK
- US rank (2025)
- #463
- US babies a year
- about 624 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1880
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Rising
How popular is Mack?
Mack was the #463 name in the US in 2025, given to 668 babies. It’s rising: up 127% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1880.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #463 |
| Scotland | #324 |
| Ireland | #639 |
| Canada | #696 |
| Australia | #274 |
How old are people named Mack?
Half of US adults named Mack are older than 65; most are between 23 and 87. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Mack
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Questions about Mack
How do you pronounce Mack?
Mack is pronounced MAK.
How popular is the name Mack?
Mack was the #463 name in the US in 2025, given to 668 babies. It’s rising: up 127% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1880.
How old are people named Mack?
Half of US adults named Mack are older than 65. Most are between 23 and 87.