Macintyre
Pronunciation: [ m-AK-uhnt-eyer ]
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Macintyre first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.
Over 75 babies have been named Macintyre in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Macintyre is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,695 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,695
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Macintyre
Macintyre is a boy name .
Macintyre is currently ranked #36,695 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Macintyre include Mac, Maci, Maciy, Maciie, Macin, Maciny, Macinie, Yre, Yrey, Tyre, May, and Maie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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