Mac
Pronunciation: [ m-AK ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mac first appeared in US Social Security records in 1994.
Over 34 babies have been named Mac in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mac is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #13,657 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,657
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Mac
Mac is a girl name .
Is Mac a boy or girl name? Mac is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #13,657 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #696. Mac is more commonly used as a boy name.
Mac is currently ranked #13,657 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Mac include Mackenzie, Macie, Macy, Maci, Macey . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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