Macaulay
Pronunciation: [ m-uhk-AWL-ee ]
Macaulay is a girl baby name. Ranked #55,436 in the US, popular nicknames include Mac, May, and Macie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Macaulay first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 15 babies have been named Macaulay in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Macaulay is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #55,436 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #55,436
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Macaulay is also used as a boy name, ranked #7762.
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About the Name Macaulay
Macaulay is a girl name .
Is Macaulay a boy or girl name? Macaulay is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #55,436 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #7,762. Macaulay is more commonly used as a boy name.
Macaulay is currently ranked #55,436 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Macaulay include Mac, May, Macie, and Macaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Macaulay include Macarena . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis