Macrae
Pronunciation: [ m-uhkr-AY ]
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Macrae first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.
Over 165 babies have been named Macrae in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Macrae is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #15,248 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,248
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Macrae
Macrae is a boy name .
Macrae is currently ranked #15,248 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Macrae include Mac, Macr, Macry, Macrie, May, Maie, and Mackins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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