Boy nameCurrently #9,499 in the USSteady
Mackay
//məˈkeɪ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20066 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Mackay's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Mackay's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Mackay |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 8 |
Mackay through the decades
- Mackay peaked in 2006, when 14 babies were named Mackay in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Mackay has fallen 31% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Mackay currently ranks #9,499 in the US and is holding steady.