1,299births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
1996Peak · England & Wales
#2659England & Wales 2025
Macaulay is a boy name family recorded 1,299 times in 3 countries since 1990. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#2659 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in England & Wales in 1996, at 41.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Macaulay
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macaulay | English | 927 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2659 | 1996 | ▼ 30 % |
| Macaulay | English | 282 | 🇺🇸 United States | #5399 | 1992 | ▲ 264 % |
| Macaulay | English | 90 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 2024 | – |
Questions about Macaulay
How popular is the name Macaulay?
In 2025 it ranked #2659 in England & Wales. Official registers record 1,299 births across 3 countries.
When was Macaulay most popular?
It peaked in England & Wales in 1996, at 41.1 births per 100,000.
Is Macaulay a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Macaulay is a boy name.