Mackey
Meaningson of Aodh · Scottish
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,499 in 1950
5 babies were named Mackey in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1919–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Mackey you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Mackey, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Mackey would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMackey first shows up in US birth records in 1919, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 106 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1950, when it ranked #1,499. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn Scottish, Mackey means “son of Aodh”.
About the name Mackey
Mackey is a boy name of Scottish origin meaning “son of Aodh”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-key”. US birth records list Mackey for boys from 1919 to 2025, in 67 of those 107 years. Its best year was 1950, when it ranked #1,499 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Scottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 | 98,039 boys |
| 1920s | 3.2 | 308,642 boys |
| 1930s | 5.8 | 173,913 boys |
| 1940s | 9.3 | 107,875 boys |
| 1950s | 6.3 | 159,744 boys |
| 1960s | 3.2 | 308,642 boys |
| 1970s | 2.2 | 460,829 boys |
| 1980s | 1.5 | 653,595 boys |
| 1990s | 1.5 | 649,351 boys |
| 2000s | 1.1 | 934,579 boys |
| 2010s | 1.9 | 537,634 boys |
| 2020s | 3.2 | 314,136 boys |
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- 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 Mackey
What does the name Mackey mean?
Mackey means “son of Aodh” in Scottish.
What is the origin of the name Mackey?
Mackey has Scottish roots in our records. Other Scottish names include Andrew, Cameron, Ian.
Is Mackey a boy or girl name?
Mackey is a boy name.
How popular is the name Mackey?
Mackey ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1950 (#1,499).