boy's name
Makin
MAY-kin
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 31
Makin is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2006, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1993.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Makin Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Makin?
In 2012, Makin was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Makin Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Makin
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Makin Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Makin over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Makin
- Pronunciation MAY-kin
Sibling Names for Makin
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Makin — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Makin
How popular is the name Makin?
In 2012, Makin was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Makin a girl's or a boy's name?
Makin is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Makin?
Makin has 2 syllables.
When was Makin most popular?
Makin peaked in 2006, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.