Will my child share the name Macsen with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 141 UK babies named Macsen per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Macsen in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Macsen becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Macsen is at its highest recorded position — #314 in 2025, with 141 births. In 2020 it ranked #568.

Is Macsen a good choice for a distinctive name?

Macsen 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 Macsen a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Macsen is a distinctive choice, ranked #314 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Macsen in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#314

About the Name Macsen

Macsen is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 172 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #377 in 2023 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Macsen is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Macsen in their class.