Boy · #12,142 in 2026

Macintyre

McIntyre, McEntire, MacIntyre, McAteer, and McIntire are Scottish and Irish surnames derived from the Gaelic Mac an tSaoir literally meaning "son of the Craftsman or Mason", but more commonly cited as "son of the Carpenter." The corresponding English name is Wright. It is common in Ulster and the highlands of Scotland, found in Ireland mostly in counties Donegal, Londonderry, Tyrone and Sligo.

Current Rank
#12,142
Peak Rank
#8,158 (2012)
Total Babies
75
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1997
First Year
2019
Last Year
2012
Peak Year
#8158
Peak Rank
75
Total Count
12
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Macintyre

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

McIntyre, McEntire, MacIntyre, McAteer, and McIntire are Scottish and Irish surnames derived from the Gaelic Mac an tSaoir literally meaning "son of the Craftsman or Mason", but more commonly cited as "son of the Carpenter." The corresponding English name is Wright. It is common in Ulster and the highlands of Scotland, found in Ireland mostly in counties Donegal, Londonderry, Tyrone and Sligo.

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The Story of Macintyre

Macintyre first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1997, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 9 Macintyres were born — ranking #8,158 that year. As of 2026, Macintyre ranks #12,142 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 75 Macintyres have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Macintyre

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

  • Mcentire
  • Mcintyre
  • Mcintire
  • Macintosh
  • Mcintosh
  • Mackintosh
  • Mcateer
  • Mcentee
  • Mackinder
  • Mcindoe
  • Mercantile
  • Mackinaw

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Macintyre

What does the name Macintyre mean?
McIntyre, McEntire, MacIntyre, McAteer, and McIntire are Scottish and Irish surnames derived from the Gaelic Mac an tSaoir literally meaning "son of the Craftsman or Mason", but more commonly cited as "son of the Carpenter." The corresponding English name is Wright. It is common in Ulster and the highlands of Scotland, found in Ireland mostly in counties Donegal, Londonderry, Tyrone and Sligo.
How popular is Macintyre in 2026?
In 2026, Macintyre ranks #12,142 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Macintyre most popular?
Macintyre reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #8,158 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Macintyre a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Macintyre is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Macintyre?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Macintyre include Athos, Javiar, Randyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Macintyre

Macintyre is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 75 births in the dataset. Macintyre's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #8,158. Use the chart and map above to compare Macintyre's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . 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 (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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.