Macauley
Pronunciation: [ m-uhk-AWL-ee ]
Macauley is a girl baby name. Ranked #55,215 in the US, popular nicknames include Mac, May, and Macie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Macauley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 30 babies have been named Macauley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Macauley is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #55,215 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #55,215
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Macauley is also used as a boy name, ranked #7980.
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About the Name Macauley
Macauley is a girl name .
Is Macauley a boy or girl name? Macauley is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #55,215 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #7,980. Macauley is more commonly used as a boy name.
Macauley is currently ranked #55,215 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Macauley include Mac, May, Macie, and Macaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Macauley 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