MallowbyNames

Macil

MAY-sil · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Masil or a feminine form of Mac.

Peak popularity
1906
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Macil since 1906

Babies named Macil per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1928, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Macil's real moment was 1906.

51116192019602000Most births 1928Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1900s17
1910s61
1920s91
1930s12
1940s11
1950s0
1960s0
1970s0
1980s0
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Macil is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1906, its peak year of use. It has never ranked in national popularity lists and remains an obscure choice. The name may be a variant of Masil or a feminine form of Mac, but its exact origins are unclear. In its earliest recorded year, it appeared only a handful of times, and it has maintained a stable but minimal presence ever since.

Macil is a rare name of uncertain origin. It may be a feminine variant of names like Mac or Mack, or a creative respelling of Masil. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1906 but has never seen widespread use.

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Masil

Sibling names for Macil

Names that share Macil's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Macil mean?
The meaning of Macil is uncertain. It may be a variant of Masil or a feminine form of Mac.
Is Macil a boy or girl name?
Macil is primarily used for girls.
How popular is the name Macil?
Macil is extremely rare. It was first recorded in 1906 and has not ranked in the top 1000 since then.