unisex name
Macaire
mah-KAIR (French)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 185
Macaire is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 22% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2008 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1907, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Macaire Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 30 |
| 1910s | 15 |
| 1920s | 30 |
| 1930s | 25 |
| 1940s | 50 |
| 1950s | 20 |
| 1960s | 5 |
How Popular Is Macaire?
In 1967, Macaire was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Macaire Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Macaire
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Macaire Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Macaire over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Macaire
- French mah-KAIR
Sibling Names for Macaire
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Macaire — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Macaire
How popular is the name Macaire?
In 1967, Macaire was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Macaire a girl's or a boy's name?
Macaire is used for both girls and boys. About 22% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Macaire?
Macaire has 2 syllables.
When was Macaire most popular?
Macaire peaked in 1907, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.