Declining since 2006, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Machi since 1999
Babies named Machi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 165 |
| 2010s | 124 |
| 2020s | 44 |
Meaning & origin
Machi is a rare, modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1999. It reached its peak popularity in 2006 and has been gradually declining since, ranking 12,008th in 2025 with a frequency of about 1 in 341,615 births. While its origins are unclear, it fits a trend of short, vowel-ending names with a contemporary feel. Top states for the name are not statistically significant due to its rarity. Machi remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name.
Machi is a modern American coinage that first appeared in U.S. records in 1999. It may be a respelling or elaboration of the surname Macy, or influenced by the Japanese word machi (町 'town' or 待ち 'wait'). However, its use as a given name is not directly tied to a specific etymology. The name saw peak usage in 2006.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mach
Sibling names for Machi
Names that share Machi's style, for a brother or sister.
