Will my child share the name Macauley with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Macauley per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Macauley in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Macauley becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Macauley has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 846 places in the last five years. Its peak was #140 in 1997. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Macauley a good choice for a distinctive name?

Macauley is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Macauley a popular baby name in the United States?

Macauley does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2922

Macauley

Macauley is a distinctive choice, ranked #2922 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Macauley in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2922

About the Name Macauley

Macauley has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 846 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #140 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Macauley is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.