Total births
155
Girls' name · since 1989
Macala
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 155 babies named Macala, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 155
- total births
- 1989–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
155 girls have been named Macala since 1989, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Macala has been recorded 155 times among girls since 1989, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2005.
- 155 total births
- 1989–2005 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 63% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
155 girls have been named Macala since 1989, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2005.
- 155
- total births
- 1989–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
63% of everyone ever named Macala was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
21 babies were named Macala in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
Macala's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Macala's full recorded timeline at 1998, 56% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 44% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1990, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1998 peak of 21 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Macala at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1998
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1989
Macala popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2005
- Peak year (1998)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Macala by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Macala's strongest decade.
97 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 63% of all-time use.
Macala births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
97 births
- 2000s
2000s
52 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 97 births (63% of all-time use).
Macala by state
Where Macala concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 5 | 3.2% |
Ohio share of Macala's total US births 3.2%
5 of 155 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Macala? ▼
Since 1989, Social Security records show 155 babies named Macala. The most recent recorded year was 2005. Its busiest year on record was 1998, with 21 births.
When was Macala most popular? ▼
Macala was most popular in the 1990s decade with 97 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Macala most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Macala are Ohio (5 births).
How long has the name Macala been used? ▼
Records for Macala go back to 1989, giving 17 years of history through 2005.
What names are similar to Macala? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mackenzie, Macy, Macie, Maci, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Macala's data
- Macala's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (97 total births) through the 2000s (52) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Ohio records the most Macalas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Macala
Nearby Names Like Macala
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Macala
Mackenzie Girl
#200 141,274 births
Macy Girl
#663 32,749 births
Macie Girl
#473 23,472 births
Maci Girl
#792 21,342 births
Macey Girl
#1416 11,536 births
Compare Macala side by side: Macala vs Mackenzie Macala vs Macy Macala vs Macie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1989–2005 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Macala: Baby Name Since 1989 - 155 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/macala. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Macala draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.