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👦As Boy Name

1990

First Year

2026

Last Year

1992

Peak Year

#2128

Peak Rank

277

Total Count

25

Years Active

👧As Girl Name

1991

First Year

1994

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#7987

Peak Rank

15

Total Count

2

Years Active

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## The Story of Macaulay

### As a girl name

Macaulay first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1991, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 10 Macaulays were born — ranking #7,987 that year. As of 2026, Macaulay ranks #13,429 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 15 Macaulays have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

### As a boy name

Macaulay first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1990, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 36 Macaulays were born — ranking #2,128 that year. As of 2026, Macaulay ranks #6,188 for boys with 14 births, rising sharply (+78% over the past five years). In total, more than 277 Macaulays have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys 

## Popularity by State

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ME

WA

MT

ND

MN

WI

MI

NY

VT

NH

MA

OR

ID

SD

IA

IL

IN

OH

PA

NJ

CT

RI

CA

NV

WY

NE

MO

KY

WV

VA

MD

DE

DC

UT

CO

KS

AR

TN

NC

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AK

AZ

NM

OK

LA

MS

AL

GA

HI

TX

FL

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## Names that sound like Macaulay

Phonetically similar names — useful when Macaulay is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Mccauley](/mccauley)
* Mcauley
* [Macauley](/macauley)
* Mccawley
* Mccolley
* Mcculley
* [Magali](/magali)
* [Makala](/makala)
* Makalu
* Mccollough
* [Mckayla](/mckayla)
* [Mccall](/mccall)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Macaulay

What does the name Macaulay mean?

Macaulay is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1990\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Macaulay in 2026?

In 2026, Macaulay ranks #6,188 among boys' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.

When was Macaulay most popular?

Macaulay reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #2,128 that year with 36 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Macaulay most popular?

Macaulay has historically been most popular in Iowa, Ohio, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Macaulay.

Is Macaulay a unisex name?

Yes — Macaulay is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 5% of Macaulays assigned female and 95% assigned male historically.

What names go well with Macaulay?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Macaulay include Narciso, Benigno, Oak. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

### 👦 Similar Boy Names 

[👦NarcisoPeak #2128](/narciso)[👦BenignoPeak #2128](/benigno)[👦OakPeak #2128](/oak)[👦DevinePeak #2128](/devine)

### 👧 Similar Girl Names 

[👧ChellaPeak #7987](/chella)[👧AnahidPeak #7987](/anahid)[👧JanetePeak #7987](/janete)[👧JacquaPeak #7987](/jacqua)

## About the name Macaulay 

Macaulay is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 277 births in the dataset. Macaulay's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #2,128\. Use the chart and map above to compare Macaulay's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1992 → ](/year/1992)
* [ Names of the 1990s → ](/decade/1990s)
* [ Names starting with "M" → ](/letter/m)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)
* [ Browse unisex names → ](/names/unisex)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.