Total births
11
Girls' name · since 1998
Maclay
Since 1998, U.S. Social Security records show 11 babies named Maclay, peaking in 1999. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 11
- total births
- 1998–1999
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
11 girls have been named Maclay since 1998, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Maclay recorded 11 times among girls since 1998, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1998 to 1999.
- 11 total births
- 1998–1999 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
11 girls have been named Maclay since 1998, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 1999.
- 11
- total births
- 1998–1999
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Maclay was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
6 babies were named Maclay in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
Maclay's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Maclay's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1998, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1999 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Maclay at a glance
Last recorded 1999Peak year
1999
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1998
Maclay popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1998–1999
- Peak year (1999)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 2 years of records
Maclay by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Maclay's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Maclay births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 11 births (100% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maclay? ▼
Since 1998, Social Security records show 11 babies named Maclay. The most recent recorded year was 1999. Its busiest year on record was 1999, with 6 births.
When was Maclay most popular? ▼
Maclay was most popular in the 1990s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
How long has the name Maclay been used? ▼
Records for Maclay go back to 1998, giving 2 years of history through 1999.
What names are similar to Maclay? ▼
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.
Keep exploring Maclay
Nearby Names Like Maclay
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maclay
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 Maclay side by side: Maclay vs Mackenzie Maclay vs Macy Maclay vs Macie
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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, 1998–1999 (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. "Maclay: Baby Name Since 1998 - 11 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maclay. 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 Maclay 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.