2,499births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
1996Peak · England & Wales
#2939England & Wales 2025
Macauley is a boy name family recorded 2,499 times in 4 countries since 1991. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#2939 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in England & Wales in 1996, at 96.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Macauley
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macauley | English | 2,159 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2939 | 1996 | ▼ 71 % |
| Macauley | English | 290 | 🇺🇸 United States | #10695 | 1992 | ▲ 12 % |
| Macauley | English | 34 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 1995 | – |
| Macauley | English | 16 | 🇬🇧 Northern Ireland | – | 1997 | – |
Questions about Macauley
How popular is the name Macauley?
In 2025 it ranked #2939 in England & Wales. Official registers record 2,499 births across 4 countries.
When was Macauley most popular?
It peaked in England & Wales in 1996, at 96.6 births per 100,000.
Is Macauley a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Macauley is a boy name.