Declining since 2020, #3,658 for boys today.
Popularity of Macario since 1903
Babies named Macario per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Macario's real moment was 1903.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 55 |
| 1920s | 252 |
| 1930s | 232 |
| 1940s | 210 |
| 1950s | 192 |
| 1960s | 183 |
| 1970s | 240 |
| 1980s | 265 |
| 1990s | 282 |
| 2000s | 346 |
| 2010s | 349 |
| 2020s | 212 |
Meaning & origin
Macario, meaning 'blessed' or 'happy,' is a rare Spanish and Italian form of the Greek name Makarios. First recorded in U.S. data in 1903, it peaked that same year and has since become infrequent. In 2025, it ranked 3,658 with a 1-in-56,936 occurrence for newborn boys. Despite a slight uptick in some years, its trajectory has been falling since 2020, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. The name has deep Christian roots, associated with early saints and monastic figures, giving it a venerable but seldom-used profile. Macario has not appeared in any top state rankings, consistent with its niche usage. It offers a distinctive option for parents seeking a name with historical and religious significance.
Macario is the Spanish and Italian form of the Greek name Makarios, meaning 'blessed' or 'happy.' The name was borne by several early Christian saints, including Saint Macarius of Egypt, a fourth-century Desert Father. It has been used in the Spanish-speaking world since the Middle Ages, though it remains relatively uncommon in modern times.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Macario
Names that share Macario's style, for a brother or sister.
