Mackey
Pronunciation: [ m-AK-ee ]
Mackey is a boy baby name. Ranked #9,021 in the US, popular nicknames include Mac, May, and Macie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Mackey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 365 babies have been named Mackey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mackey is past its peak , currently ranked #9,021 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,021
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Mackey is also used as a girl name, ranked #24927.
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About the Name Mackey
Mackey is a boy name .
Is Mackey a boy or girl name? Mackey is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,021 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #24,927. Mackey is more commonly used as a boy name.
Mackey is currently ranked #9,021 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mackey include Mac, May, Macie, and Mackie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mackey include Mack, Macklin, Mackenzie . 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