boy's name
Macdonald
mak-DON-uld (English)
- Origin Goidelic
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 154
Macdonald is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2002 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 the United States.
- Macdonald is a name of Goidelic origin.
- Peaked in 1961, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Macdonald Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 13 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 43 |
| 1960s | 37 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Macdonald?
In 2002, Macdonald 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 the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Macdonald
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Macdonald Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Macdonald over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Macdonald
- English mak-DON-uld
Sibling Names for Macdonald
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Macdonald — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Macdonald
How popular is the name Macdonald?
In 2002, Macdonald 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 the United States.
Is Macdonald a girl's or a boy's name?
Macdonald is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Macdonald?
Macdonald has 3 syllables.
When was Macdonald most popular?
Macdonald peaked in 1961, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.