Macon
Pronunciation: [ m-AYK-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Macon is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AYK-uhn.
Parents who love the name Macon often also consider Wladyslawa, Fran, Vandella .
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Macon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 175 babies have been named Macon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Macon is past its peak , currently ranked #70,029 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,029
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Macon is also used as a boy name, ranked #4671.
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About the Name Macon
Macon is a girl name .
Is Macon a boy or girl name? Macon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,029 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,671. Macon is more commonly used as a boy name.
Macon is currently ranked #70,029 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Macon include Mac, May, Maie, and Mackins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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