Mackay
boy nameMackay entered the US charts in 1991, peaked at #4960 in 1997, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1991–2025
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rank today
#4960
peak (1997)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #6626 |
| 2000s | #7672 |
| 2010s | #8742 |
| 2020s | #9088 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Mackay are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mackay alive today was born around 2008, making them about 17 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mackay in 2025?
- Mackay is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Mackay most popular?
- Mackay peaked in 1997, reaching #4960 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Mackay with classmates?
- Mackay will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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