Unisex nameCurrently #4,970 in the USRising
Mako
//ˈmɑkoʊ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20224 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Mako's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Mako's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Mako |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 28 |
Mako through the decades
- Mako peaked in 2022, when 34 babies were named Mako in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Mako has risen 192% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Mako currently ranks #4,970 in the US and is on the rise.