Macauley
Meaningson of Olaf · Scottish
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,834 in 1992
6 babies were named Macauley in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,327 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1991–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Macauley, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Macauley would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMacauley first shows up in US birth records in 1991, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 34 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1992, when it ranked #2,834. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendMacauley has climbed 1,327 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Scottish, Macauley means “son of Olaf”.
About the name Macauley
Macauley is a boy name of Scottish origin meaning “son of Olaf”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Macauley for boys from 1991 to 2025, in 27 of those 35 years. Its best year was 1992, when it ranked #2,834 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:Scottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.6 | 150,502 boys |
| 2000s | 3.9 | 254,453 boys |
| 2010s | 1.7 | 591,716 boys |
| 2020s | 3.2 | 314,136 boys |
More Scottish boy names
- Boy name: Andrew · manly
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Boy name: Archer · bowman
- Boy name: Callum · dove
- Boy name: Graham · gravelly homestead
Questions about the name Macauley
What does the name Macauley mean?
Macauley means “son of Olaf” in Scottish.
What is the origin of the name Macauley?
Macauley has Scottish roots in our records. Other Scottish names include Andrew, Cameron, Ian.
Is Macauley a boy or girl name?
Macauley is a boy name.
How popular is the name Macauley?
Macauley ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1992 (#2,834).