Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Mack.
National Rank (2025)
#463
All-Time Peak Rank
#96 (1900)
Total U.S. Births
42,720
Unisex Distribution99.6% Boy / 0.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Mack Vibe: This choice is considered a Vintage Revival. A classic name from early generations that is currently experiencing a measurable statistical resurgence.
📖 The Story Behind Mack
According to SSA data, Mack achieved its highest historical rank of #96 in 1900. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1942 with 840 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 71.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Mack scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+71.7% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record840Births in 1942
Years in Top 100
1yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:1,062
1890s:1,370
1900s:1,562
1910s:3,892
1920s:5,459
1930s:4,636
1940s:5,646
1950s:4,212
1960s:2,715
1970s:1,741
1980s:1,306
1990s:1,019
2000s:1,270
2010s:3,200
2020s:3,630
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMack
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
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