How Many People Are Named Maceo?
Complete statistics for the name Maceo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Maceo, a very rare male name, is held by just 2,394 people in the US, making up 1 in 137,833 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with nearly half of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2017.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 44All 3,129 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2017Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Maceo Through the Generations
Maceo has seen a steady rise in usage over recent decades, with its peak year being 2017 when 95 babies were given this name. The average age of people named Maceo is 44, indicating a younger generation embracing this name. Among those named Maceo, 1,510 are under 30, 683 are between 30 and 60, and 936 are over 60, showing a strong presence across different age groups but with a significant portion being relatively young.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Maceo's Modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Maceo
How Many People Have the Name Maceo?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 312 people in the United States currently share the name Maceo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,062,337 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Maceo a Common or Rare Name?
Maceo is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Maceo Mean?
Maceo means "Creative variant of Mace" and comes from Modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Maceo in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Maceo Most Popular?
The name Maceo reached peak popularity in 2017, with 95 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Maceo?
Approximately 312 people named Maceo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 312. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,062,337 Americans.
Is Maceo a rare name?
Maceo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,062,337 Americans has this name.
What does the name Maceo mean?
Maceo means "Creative variant of Mace" and comes from Modern American coinage origins.
Is Maceo more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Maceo are male and 0% are female.
When was Maceo most popular?
Maceo peaked in 2017 with 95 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.