boy's name
Macgregor
mak-GREG-er (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 339
Macgregor is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2019 it was given to 7 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.
- Peaked in 2000, when 17 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1974.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Macgregor Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 33 |
| 1990s | 80 |
| 2000s | 109 |
| 2010s | 55 |
How Popular Is Macgregor?
In 2019, Macgregor was given to 7 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.
Where Macgregor Is Used
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 Macgregor
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Macgregor Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Macgregor over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Macgregor
- English mak-GREG-er
Sibling Names for Macgregor
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Macgregor — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Macgregor
How popular is the name Macgregor?
In 2019, Macgregor was given to 7 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 Macgregor a girl's or a boy's name?
Macgregor is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Macgregor?
Macgregor has 3 syllables.
When was Macgregor most popular?
Macgregor peaked in 2000, when 17 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.