Macario Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Macario originates from Greek, meaning blessed or happy. It evolved through various forms including Makarios in Ancient Greek and Macarius in Latin. The name has associations with early Christian saints, particularly in monastic traditions, which contributed to its popularity during the Middle Ages. Today, it is seen positively, symbolizing good fortune and happiness. Notable individuals with this name include Macario de Silva and Macario Reyes.
The name Macario is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Macario has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Macario' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1962nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1489th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1751st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1904th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2422nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3057th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3195th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Macario' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Macario"
Pronunciation
/məˈkɑːrioʊ/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Macario is derived from the Greek name 'Makarios', which means 'blessed' or 'happy'.
Meaning
blessed, happy
Language Evolution
Makarios (Ancient Greek), Macarius (Latin), Macario (Spanish and Italian)
Biblical Background
The name is associated with Saint Macarius, a prominent figure in early Christian monasticism.
Historical Usage
Macario gained popularity in Christian communities, particularly during the Middle Ages, due to its association with saintly figures.
Variants & Derivatives
Macarius, Makarios, Mack, Marco
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Macario is viewed positively, often associated with good fortune and happiness.
Famous People
Macario de Silva, a notable Brazilian politician, Macario Reyes, a Mexican artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Macario"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Macario"
"Macario" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1962nd of 7545 | 261 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1489th of 6773 | 394 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1751st of 7552 | 382 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1904th of 10718 | 368 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2422nd of 16616 | 420 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3057th of 24088 | 534 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3195th of 23106 | 435 |
Regional Popularity of "Macario" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
41.50% 982nd/2366 |
53.33% 609th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
35.19% 828th/2353 |
52.81% 817th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
33.47% 955th/2853 |
39.82% 1105th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
29.99% 1055th/3518 |
26.88% 1087th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
27.69% 1438th/5194 |
22.59% 1427th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.85% 3292nd/4582 |
- |
30.30% 2216th/7313 |
28.49% 2126th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
40.63% 2772nd/6822 |
37.83% 2374th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Macario" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Macario"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Macario" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.