Holding steady, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Mak since 1956
Babies named Mak per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 21 |
| 2010s | 74 |
| 2020s | 81 |
Meaning & origin
Mak is a rare modern name, first recorded in U.S. birth data in 1956. Its popularity has remained low but stable, with a slight uptick in the 2020s. In its peak year of 2023, it still ranked far outside the top 5000. The name's 1-in-142,340 incidence (2025) underscores its uncommonness. Mak has no strong regional ties, and its origin as a truncated form or surname means it carries little etymological baggage. For parents seeking a short, punchy, and unusual name, Mak offers a straightforward option that pairs easily with longer middle names.
Mak is a modern given name, likely originating as a nickname or short form of longer names such as Makoto (Japanese) or as a variant of Mack, itself a diminutive of names beginning with 'Mac-' (son of). It may also be used as a surname-turned-given name. Its use as a first name in the United States dates to the mid-20th century, with sporadic but persistent usage.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Mack
Sibling names for Mak
Names that share Mak's style, for a brother or sister.
