How Many People Are Named Maciej?

Complete statistics for the name Maciej: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Maciej
Very Rare
Polish

Maciej means 'great' in Polish, making it a name that carries weight. Only 308 people named Maciej live in the US today, which is just 1 in 1,070,951 Americans. The majority, 68%, are under 30, showing its status as a modern name.

~298
Living in US
1 in 1,112,246
Americans
1996
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Great
🌐
Origin
Polish
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Determined Ambitious
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are adaptable and adventurous.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

639,103
Worldwide Bearers
#1,537
Global Rank
🇵🇱 Poland
626,956
🇬🇧 England
3,042
🇺🇸 United States
2,302
🇹🇭 Thailand
1,184
🇩🇪 Germany
951
🇳🇴 Norway
635
🇨🇦 Canada
627
🇮🇪 Ireland
588
🇸🇪 Sweden
570
🇳🇱 Netherlands
280

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
308 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 24
213
Would be under 30 (68%)
102
Would be 30–60 (32%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 315 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: 1996

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
94
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Maciej Through the Generations

Maciej saw its peak popularity in 1996 with 18 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, the average age of someone named Maciej is 24, with 213 under 30 and 102 between 30 and 60. This distribution highlights how Maciej is predominantly a younger generation's name, reflecting its modern origins and appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 86
New York 10
New Jersey 6

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Maciej's Polish roots

📄 About the Name Maciej

How Many People Have the Name Maciej?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 298 people in the United States currently share the name Maciej. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,112,246 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Maciej a Common or Rare Name?

Maciej 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 Maciej Mean?

Maciej means "great" and comes from Polish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Maciej in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Maciej Most Popular?

The name Maciej reached peak popularity in 1996, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Maciej?

Approximately 298 people named Maciej live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 298. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,112,246 Americans.

Is Maciej a rare name?

Maciej is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,112,246 Americans has this name.

What does the name Maciej mean?

Maciej means "great" and comes from Polish origins.

Is Maciej more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Maciej are male and 0% are female.

When was Maciej most popular?

Maciej peaked in 1996 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US298
All-Time Births298
1 in X1 in 1,112,246
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age24
Peak Year1996
World Rank#1,537
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.