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Maceo is a Spanish name that originates from the Hebrew Matityahu, meaning 'gift of God'. The name has evolved through various forms, including Matthias and Matteo, before becoming Maceo. It gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially within Hispanic communities. Maceo is viewed positively today, often associated with strength. While it has biblical roots, it is not directly mentioned in scripture.

The name Maceo is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha 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, Maceo has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, 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 Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Maceo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1734th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1798th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2068th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1799th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3101st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2621st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2058th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Maceo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.