Macaulay

Pronunciation: [ m-uhk-AWL-ee ]

Macaulay is a boy baby name. Ranked #7,762 in the US, popular nicknames include Mac, May, and Macie.

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Meaning & Origin

Macaulay is a boy name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-uhk-AWL-ee.

Parents who love the name Macaulay often also consider Averett, Dariun, Channon .

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Historical Record

Macaulay first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.

Over 249 babies have been named Macaulay in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Macaulay is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #7,762 for boy names in the US .

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#7,762
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Rising Fast Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#7,762
Total SSA Count
11

Alternative Spellings

Macallan #3347 Macario #3422

Nicknames

Mac May Macie Macaie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Macaulay

Is Macaulay a boy or girl name?
Macaulay is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #7762. As a girl name, it is ranked #55436. Macaulay is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Macaulay?
Macaulay is pronounced m-uhk-AWL-ee.
How popular is the name Macaulay?
Macaulay is currently ranked #7762 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Macaulay?
Common nicknames for Macaulay include Mac, May, Macie, and Macaie.
Is Macaulay a common or rare name?
Macaulay is an uncommon name, ranked #7762 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Macaulay?
Macaulay pairs well with Averett, Dariun, Channon, Aegon in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Macaulay?
Related spellings include Macallan, Macario.

About the Name Macaulay

Macaulay is a boy name .

Is Macaulay a boy or girl name? Macaulay is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,762 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #55,436. Macaulay is more commonly used as a boy name.

Macaulay is currently ranked #7,762 in popularity for boy 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 Macallan, Macario . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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