Will my child share the name Maciej with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Maciej per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Maciej in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Maciej becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Maciej is declining: down 3,751 places since 2019, to #5,120 in 2024. It peaked at #471 in 2008.

Is Maciej a good choice for a distinctive name?

Maciej is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Maciej a popular baby name in the United States?

Maciej does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Maciej is a distinctive choice, ranked #5120 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Maciej in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

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About the Name Maciej

Maciej has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 3185 places in five years. It was most popular in 2008 at #471 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2002.

Maciej is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Maciej in their class.