Macon is an intriguing name of American origin, derived from the city of Macon, Georgia. The city itself was named after North Carolina statesman Nathaniel Macon. This distinctive name has gained popularity in recent years due to its unique sound and spelling. It is often pronounced as MAY-kən, rhyming with action or reaction. Macon can be attributed to both boys and girls, making it a unisex choice for parents seeking an unconventional yet appealing name for their child.
The name Macon has seen varied popularity over the years, with peaks in usage around the late 1970s to early 1980s and again from the mid-1990s onwards. The most popular periods for the name were between 1997 and 2005, with a total of 63 births recorded during these years. However, even in recent years (2014 to 2022), Macon has maintained some popularity with at least 8 births each year except for 2020 and 2022. Overall, the name Macon has been given to a total of 204 babies from 1911 to 2022.