Mack
How to say it: MAK · /ˈmæk/
From Gaelic 'Mac' meaning 'son of'; used as a standalone given name and nickname for Malcolm or McKinley.
Mack was the 331st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 668 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1890s, its births are up about 86% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #256 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #331 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 668 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,133 |
| Peak decade | 1890s |
| Change over 10 years | +86% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #256 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After fading almost from view by the 1990s, Mack has returned. Far below the high of the 1890s, it is now expected to rise again.
What goes with it
A single sharp syllable gives Mack a strong and crisp punch. Gus offers a similarly sturdy counterpart.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Mack is about 1 in 131.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish.
Famous people named Mack
- Mack Sennett (1880–1960)Canadian-American actor, producer and director
- Mack Horton (born 1996)Australian freestyle swimmer
- Mack Swain (1876–1935)American actor, vaudevillian
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Mack Trucks: American heavy-truck maker since 1900, Volvo subsidiary
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