Mac
Boy name · 294 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Mac: 294 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 34 births in 2024.
Mac is a short form or nickname drawn from the Gaelic *mac*, meaning 'son,' often used in Scotland and Ireland as a prefix in patronymic surnames like MacKenzie or MacGregor. As a given name, it became popular in the 20th century, reflecting the Scottish and Irish tradition of using clan-related terms as first names. One famous bearer is Mac Davis, the American country singer and songwriter, though his fame is more tied to modern culture. The name shares its root with many Scottish place names, such as Macduff in Aberdeenshire, which derives from the same 'son of' element. In modern times, Mac has a sturdy, no-nonsense feel, often chosen for its simplicity and strong Gaelic heritage, appearing in the Scottish records as a standalone name from the 1970s onward.
Boy 25 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202434 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #21919 babies
- Total births
- 294since 1995
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 86%vs prior 5y