Macrae
Meaningson of grace · Scottish
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #6,042 in 1999
7 babies were named Macrae in the US in 2025. It has climbed 891 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1997–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Macrae you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Macrae, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Macrae would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMacrae first shows up in US birth records in 1997, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 28 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1999, when it reached #6,042.
- TrendMacrae has climbed 891 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Scottish, Macrae means “son of grace”.
About the name Macrae
Macrae is a boy name of Irish origin meaning “son of grace”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-rae”. US birth records list Macrae for boys from 1997 to 2025, in 22 of those 29 years. Its best year was 1999, when it ranked #6,042 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.6 | 379,747 boys |
| 2000s | 3.0 | 334,448 boys |
| 2010s | 3.4 | 295,858 boys |
| 2020s | 3.2 | 315,789 boys |
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Macrae
What does the name Macrae mean?
Macrae means “son of grace” in Scottish.
What is the origin of the name Macrae?
Macrae has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Macrae a boy or girl name?
Macrae is a boy name.
How popular is the name Macrae?
Macrae ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1999 (#6,042).