Macdonald
boy nameMacdonald entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2848 in 1962, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2848
peak (1962)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4002 |
| 1920s | #3633 |
| 1930s | #3344 |
| 1940s | #3328 |
| 1950s | #3425 |
| 1960s | #3277 |
| 1970s | #5101 |
| 1990s | #8117 |
| 2000s | #10667 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Macdonald are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Macdonald alive today was born around 1952, making them about 73 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Macdonald in 2025?
- Macdonald is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Macdonald most popular?
- Macdonald peaked in 1962, reaching #2848 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Macdonald with classmates?
- Macdonald will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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