Total births
2,296
Unisex name · since 1917
Mckay
Mckay has 2,296 recorded births since 1917 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1995 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3621
- among boys today
- 2,296
- born since 1917
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
2,296 babies have been named Mckay since 1917, making it today's #3621 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mckay has been recorded 2,296 times among boys since 1917, currently ranked #3621 nationally and more common than 75% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 2025.
- #3621 among boys today
- 2,296 born since 1917
- 2000s peak decade
- 75% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mckay is currently the #3621 unisex name in America, more common than 75% of boys - 2,296 born since 1917, peaking in the 2000s.
- #3621
- among boys today
- 2,296
- born since 1917
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Mckay vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3621
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 75% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Mckay was born in this single decade.
1995
Single peak year
96 babies were named Mckay in 1995 - its busiest year on record.
How Mckay compares
2,296 Top 20% higher than 80% of 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
Mckay's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mckay | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,296 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 96 | 23 | 22,252 |
Mckay's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Mckay's full recorded timeline at 1997, 70% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 30% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1927, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1995 peak of 96 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Mckay at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1995
Current rank
#3,621
Active since
1917
Mckay popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–2025
- Peak year (1995)
- 96
- Annual births at peak, across 109 years of records
Mckay popularity over time - girls
369 total births recorded since 1982 (Mckay as girls' name)
Mckay by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Mckay's strongest decade.
647 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Mckay births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 6
1910s
6 births
- 1920s 19
1920s
19 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1960s 9
1960s
9 births
- 1970s 61
1970s
61 births
- 1980s 177
1980s
177 births
- 1990s
1990s
613 births
- 2000s
2000s
647 births
- 2010s
2010s
537 births
- 2020s 222
2020s
222 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 647 births (28% of all-time use).
How Mckay compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Mckay's total volume
Mckay vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Mckay by state
Where Mckay concentrates geographically, total births since 1917
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Utah | | 1,177 | 51.3% |
| #2 | California | | 128 | 5.6% |
| #3 | Idaho | | 107 | 4.7% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 39 | 1.7% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.2% |
Utah share of Mckay's total US births 51.3%
Even split
1,177 of 2,296 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mckay? ▼
2,296 babies have been named Mckay since 1917. It currently ranks #3621 among boys. The peak year was 1995 with 96 births.
When was Mckay most popular? ▼
Mckay was most popular in the 2000s decade with 647 total births. The single peak year was 1995.
Where is Mckay most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mckay are Utah (1,177 births), California (128 births), Idaho (107 births).
Is Mckay a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Mckay is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,296 births, and as a girl's name it has 369 births.
How long has the name Mckay been used? ▼
Mckay has been recorded in Social Security data since 1917, spanning 109 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Mckay? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mckinley, Mckenzie, Mckade, Mckoy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mckay's data
- Mckay's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (647 total births) through the 2020s (222) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Utah records the most Mckays (1,177 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 Mckay
Nearby Names Like Mckay
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mckay
Mckinley Boy
#4327 9,786 births
Mckenzie Boy
#6518 2,266 births
Mckade Boy
#11455 337 births
Mckoy Boy
#9451 281 births
Mckale Boy
198 births
Compare Mckay side by side: Mckay vs Mckinley Mckay vs Mckenzie Mckay vs Mckade
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mckay
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, 1917–2025 (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. "Mckay: #3621 Unisex Name - 2,296 Births, Peak 1995." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mckay. 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 Mckay 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.