UK boy's name
Makarios
A Greek masculine name meaning "blessed" or "fortunate".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Makarios is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Makarios popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2015 to 2015. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Makarios is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Makarios. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Makarios ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 3 boys were registered as Makarios.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Makarios as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4747
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2015
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Makarios mean?
The name Makarios has its origins in the Greek language. It is derived from the Greek word "makarios," which means "blessed" or "happy." The name dates back to ancient times and was popular among Greek-speaking communities in the Mediterranean region.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Makarios can be found in the New Testament of the Bible. Makarios is mentioned in the Beatitudes, a set of teachings attributed to Jesus Christ, which begin with the phrase "Blessed are..." (in Greek, "Makarios..."). This association with blessedness and spiritual well-being likely contributed to the name's popularity among early Christians.
In the 4th century AD, there was a notable figure named Makarios the Great, also known as Makarios of Egypt. He was an Egyptian Christian monk and leader of the Desert Fathers, a semi-monastic movement in the Egyptian desert. Makarios the Great is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church.
Another prominent individual bearing the name Makarios was Makarios III, the first president of the Republic of Cyprus. He was born in 1913 and served as president from 1960 to 1977. Makarios III played a crucial role in the struggle for Cypriot independence from British rule and is regarded as a national hero in Cyprus.
In the 5th century, there was a renowned Byzantine monk and writer named Makarios of Alexandria. He is best known for his work titled "The Philokalia," a collection of writings on Christian spirituality and asceticism.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Makarios can be found in the works of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who mentions a Persian governor named Makarios in his writings from the 5th century BC.
Throughout history, the name Makarios has been borne by various other notable figures, including Makarios of Jerusalem, a 7th-century Patriarch of Jerusalem; Makarios of Corinth, a 9th-century Greek monk and poet; and Makarios Kalogeras, a 19th-century Greek revolutionary leader who fought against Ottoman rule.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Makarios by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Makarios was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4747 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Makarios: questions and answers
How popular is the name Makarios in the UK right now?
In 2015, Makarios was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Makarios most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 3 babies registered as Makarios in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Makarios?
A Greek masculine name meaning "blessed" or "fortunate".
How many people are called Makarios in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Makarios across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.