Macario
Macario is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Blessed, happy, or fortunate.
Origin and history
Macario is a masculine name of Ancient Greek origin derived from the word 'makarios', meaning blessed or happy. It spread through Late Latin and became particularly popular in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian speaking cultures. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used choice with a classic, heritage feel.
Popularity in the United States
2,824 babies in the United States have been named Macario since 1880. It ranks #2437 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1715.
States where it is most popular
- TX (66.6 %)
- CA (29.4 %)
- NM (1.7 %)
- AZ (1 %)
- FL (0.64 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 55 |
| 1920-1930 | 252 |
| 1930-1940 | 232 |
| 1940-1950 | 210 |
| 1950-1960 | 192 |
| 1960-1970 | 183 |
| 1970-1980 | 240 |
| 1980-1990 | 265 |
| 1990-2000 | 282 |
| 2000-2010 | 346 |
| 2010-2019 | 349 |
| 2020-2029 | 212 |
Famous people named Macario
- Macario Sakay: General, Revolutionary Leader
- Macario García: Medal of Honor recipient, Military hero
Nicknames
Mac, Maco
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Greek word 'makar', which was historically used to describe the divine happiness of the gods.
- Macario is the title of a famous 1960 Mexican supernatural drama film based on B. Traven's novel.