Maceo
Maceo is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Gift of God.
Origin and history
Maceo is a masculine name of Spanish origin, functioning as a historic variant of Matthew. It gained distinct cultural recognition through historic figures like Cuban general Antonio Maceo and musician Maceo Parker. In the United States, it remains a stylish, relatively uncommon choice with steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
3,195 babies in the United States have been named Maceo since 1880. It ranks #2277 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1517.
States where it is most popular
- CA (53.4 %)
- TX (11.4 %)
- NY (9.3 %)
- NC (3.4 %)
- IL (3.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 22 |
| 1900-1910 | 53 |
| 1910-1920 | 102 |
| 1920-1930 | 197 |
| 1930-1940 | 172 |
| 1940-1950 | 151 |
| 1950-1960 | 158 |
| 1960-1970 | 139 |
| 1970-1980 | 308 |
| 1980-1990 | 164 |
| 1990-2000 | 260 |
| 2000-2010 | 388 |
| 2010-2019 | 670 |
| 2020-2029 | 411 |
Famous people named Maceo
- Maceo Parker: Musician, Saxophonist
- Maceo Pinkard: Composer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- General Antonio Maceo Grajales was a prominent military leader in the Cuban War of Independence, inspiring global respect.
- Saxophonist Maceo Parker prominently elevated the name through his celebrated work with James Brown and Parliament-Funkadelic.