Macaulay
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Son Of Olaf
- Origin
- Scottish
Macaulay Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 249 baby boys have been named Macaulay. The name peaked in 1992 with 36 US births that year (rank #2153). In 2024, ranked #7517 nationally — 5,364 places below its 1992 peak.
Top States for Macaulay
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Macaulay births are: California (6), Iowa (5), Ohio (5).
Other Scottish-Origin Names Like Macaulay
If you like Macaulay's Scottish origin, consider these related names: Abhainn, Abhainn, Aibne, Acair, Acaiseid, Achaius. Browse all Scottish names →
8-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Macaulay's exact length and starting letter: Macalpin, Macartan, Macbride, Macdhubh, Macelroy.
Quick Facts About Macaulay
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mack | Son Of | Male | Celtic |
Famous People Named Macaulay
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Macaulay.
- Macaulay Culkin — Movie Actor (1980)
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Compare Macaulay to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Macaulay against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).