Mack Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Mack originates from Scottish Gaelic, meaning 'son of.' It has evolved through various forms, including Mac and Mc. The name has a strong historical presence in Scotland and has become popular in modern times. It is associated with positive traits and is recognized through several notable figures.
The name Mack is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Mack 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, 'Mack' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 215th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 244th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 359th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 588th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 919th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1195th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 598th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4871st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4090th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8234th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Mack' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Mack"
Pronunciation
/mæk/
Origin
Scottish Gaelic
Etymology
Mack is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Mac,' meaning 'son of.' It is often used as a prefix in surnames to indicate lineage.
Meaning
son
Language Evolution
Mac, M'c, Mack
Historical Usage
The name Mack gained popularity in Scotland and has been used since the medieval period. It became more widely recognized in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Variants & Derivatives
Mac, Mc, Mackenzie, Mackay
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Mack is seen as a strong and approachable name, often associated with friendliness and loyalty.
Famous People
Mackenzie Davis, Mack Brown, Macklemore
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Mack"
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 "Mack"
"Mack" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 215th of 7545 | 9,638 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 244th of 6773 | 9,176 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 359th of 7552 | 7,913 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 588th of 10718 | 3,035 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 919th of 16616 | 1,880 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1195th of 24088 | 2,139 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 598th of 23106 | 5,586 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4871st of 9107 | 56 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4090th of 9204 | 89 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 8234th of 12526 | 30 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Mack" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
28.67% 406th/1416 |
43.65% 602nd/1379 |
5.37% 127th/2366 |
42.38% 484th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
28.01% 433rd/1546 |
38.43% 598th/1556 |
6.84% 161st/2353 |
32.84% 508th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
22.90% 510th/2227 |
25.27% 614th/2430 |
9.04% 258th/2853 |
22.92% 636th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
21.72% 638th/2937 |
26.16% 911th/3483 |
12.76% 449th/3518 |
20.72% 838th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
25.62% 944th/3685 |
33.07% 1480th/4475 |
15.21% 790th/5194 |
20.55% 1298th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
24.42% 1119th/4582 |
32.77% 1692nd/5164 |
17.35% 1269th/7313 |
15.80% 1179th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
10.72% 427th/3984 |
14.26% 640th/4487 |
10.45% 713th/6822 |
9.67% 607th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Mack" 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 "Mack"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Mack" 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.