Macsen
Boy name · #3073 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Macsen? In official American birth records, Macsen has been tracked continuously since 2002, giving it 23 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 40 baby boys were named Macsen, placing it at #3073 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3231, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 45,000 boys born in 2025 was named Macsen.
The 23-year story
Macsen first appears in the Social Security records in 2002, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2017, when 41 boys were named Macsen — good for #2891 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Macsen per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Macsen against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Macsen in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Macsen is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Macsen will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Macsen is most common
State-level data for Macsen is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Macsen
Statistically, parents drawn to Macsen tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Arsen, Hudsen, Jaxsen, Brysen, and Caisen.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Macsen | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | #3036 |
| 2024 | 32 | #3524 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4002 |
| 2022 | 33 | #3464 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5110 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4855 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4337 |
| 2018 | 25 | #4094 |
| 2017 | 41 | #2891 |
| 2016 | 35 | #3230 |
| 2015 | 35 | #3231 |
| 2014 | 39 | #2929 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4621 |
| 2012 | 26 | #3894 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6578 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6036 |
| 2009 | 7 | #9864 |
| 2008 | 5 | #12553 |
| 2007 | 7 | #9788 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10151 |
| 2002 | 5 | #10667 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Macsen?
In official American birth records, the name Macsen first appeared in 2002 (over 23 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 23 years.
Is Macsen a popular boy name?
Macsen ranked #3073 among boys in 2025 with 40 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3231.
When was the name Macsen most popular?
Macsen peaked in 2017, when 41 American boys received the name (ranked #2891 that year). Since 2017 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Macsen?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 45,000 newborn American boys was named Macsen. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.