Total births
276
Unisex name · since 1991
Mackay
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 276 babies named Mackay, peaking in 2012. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9330
- among boys today
- 276
- born since 1991
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 35%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Mackay is the #9330 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 276 recorded since 1991.
Social Security Administration records show Mackay recorded 276 times among boys since 1991, holding rank #9330 nationally today, ahead of 35% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2024.
- #9330 among boys today
- 276 born since 1991
- 2000s peak decade
- 35% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mackay is currently the #9330 unisex name in America, more common than 35% of boys - 276 born since 1991, peaking in the 2000s.
- #9330
- among boys today
- 276
- born since 1991
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 35%
- more common than other boys
Mackay vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9330
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 35% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Mackay was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
13 babies were named Mackay in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Mackay compares
276 44th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Mackay's all-time total is 25% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mackay | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 276 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 13 | 23 | 22,252 |
Mackay's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Mackay splits its recorded history at 2009: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1991 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2012 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Mackay at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#9,330
Active since
1991
Mackay popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2024
- Peak year (2012)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Mackay popularity over time - girls
21 total births recorded since 1996 (Mackay as girls' name)
Mackay by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Mackay's strongest decade.
92 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Mackay births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
59 births
- 2000s
2000s
92 births
- 2010s
2010s
85 births
- 2020s
2020s
40 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 92 births (33% of all-time use).
Mackay by state
Where Mackay concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Utah | | 12 | 4.3% |
Utah share of Mackay's total US births 4.3%
12 of 276 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mackay? ▼
276 babies have been named Mackay since 1991. It currently ranks #9330 among boys. The peak year was 2012 with 13 births.
When was Mackay most popular? ▼
Mackay was most popular in the 2000s decade with 92 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Mackay most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mackay are Utah (12 births).
Is Mackay a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Mackay is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 276 births, and as a girl's name it has 21 births.
How long has the name Mackay been used? ▼
Records for Mackay go back to 1991, giving 34 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Mackay? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mack, Mac, Mackenzie, Maceo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mackay's data
- Mackay's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (92 total births) through the 2020s (40) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Utah records the most Mackays (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Utah 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 Mackay
Nearby Names Like Mackay
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mackay
Mack Boy
#498 42,720 births
Mac Boy
#695 11,397 births
Mackenzie Boy
#1870 7,861 births
Maceo Boy
#2137 3,195 births
Macario Boy
#3401 2,824 births
Compare Mackay side by side: Mackay vs Mack Mackay vs Mac Mackay vs Mackenzie
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mackay
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, 1991–2024 (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. "Mackay: #9330 Unisex Name - 276 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mackay. 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 Mackay 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.