How Many People Are Named Mako?
Complete statistics for the name Mako: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mako means 'shark' in Japanese, making it a fierce and unique choice. Only 303 people named Mako live in the US today, which is just 1 in 1,088,027 Americans, making it very rare indeed. The name peaked in popularity in 2022 with 34 births, showing it's still on the rise.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 4 represents stability, practicality, and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 9All 306 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mako Through the Generations
Mako stands out as a relatively new name in the United States, with its usage beginning to gain traction in recent years. With only 306 total births recorded since its inception, it's clear that Mako is a name for the younger generation, with 97% of those named Mako being under 30 years old. This trend suggests that Mako is likely to continue growing in popularity among parents seeking a distinctive yet strong name for their children.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mako's Japanese roots
📄 About the Name Mako
How Many People Have the Name Mako?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 636 people in the United States currently share the name Mako. That works out to roughly 1 in every 521,147 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mako a Common or Rare Name?
Mako 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 Mako Mean?
Mako means "shark" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mako in SSA data, approximately 79% are male and 21% are female.
When Was Mako Most Popular?
The name Mako reached peak popularity in 2022, with 34 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 Mako?
Approximately 636 people named Mako live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 636. That works out to roughly 1 in 521,147 Americans.
Is Mako a rare name?
Mako is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 521,147 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mako mean?
Mako means "shark" and comes from Japanese origins.
Is Mako more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 79% of people named Mako are male and 21% are female.
When was Mako most popular?
Mako peaked in 2022 with 34 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.