Macaulay
boy name#5399 in 2025Macaulay entered the US charts in 1990, peaked at #2128 in 1992, ranks #5399 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1990–2025
#5399
rank today
#2128
peak (1992)
17
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #5258 |
| 2000s | #9851 |
| 2010s | #11086 |
| 2020s | #6941 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Macaulay are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Macaulay alive today was born around 2003, making them about 22 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Macaulay in 2025?
- Macaulay ranks #5399 among US boy names in 2025, with 17 babies given the name.
- When was the name Macaulay most popular?
- Macaulay peaked in 1992, reaching #2128 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Macaulay with classmates?
- Macaulay will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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