boy's name
Macaulay
muh-KAW-lee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,339
Scotland
#380
2024 births
Macaulay is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 17 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1996, when 248 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 65,867 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Macaulay Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 508 |
| 2000s | 218 |
| 2010s | 147 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 58 |
How Popular Is Macaulay?
In 2025, Macaulay was given to 8 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Macaulay Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Macaulay
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Macaulay Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Macaulay over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Macaulay
- English muh-KAW-lee
Sibling Names for Macaulay
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Macaulay — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Macaulay
How popular is the name Macaulay?
In 2025, Macaulay was given to 8 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Macaulay a girl's or a boy's name?
Macaulay is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Macaulay?
Macaulay has 3 syllables.
When was Macaulay most popular?
Macaulay peaked in 1996, when 248 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Macaulay a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Macaulay currently ranks #380 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.