Macauley
Pronunciation: [ m-uhk-AWL-ee ]
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Macauley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 254 babies have been named Macauley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Macauley is past its peak , currently ranked #7,980 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,980
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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Macauley is also used as a girl name, ranked #55215.
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About the Name Macauley
Macauley is a boy name .
Is Macauley a boy or girl name? Macauley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,980 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #55,215. Macauley is more commonly used as a boy name.
Macauley is currently ranked #7,980 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Macauley include Mac, Maca, Macay, Macaie, Macau, Macauy, Macauie, Ley, Leyie, May, Maie, and Mackins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Macauley include Macallan, Macario . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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