Macauley

Meaning of Macauley

Macauley originates as an Anglicized form of the Gaelic patronymic Mac Amhlaoibh—itself derived from the Old Norse Áleifr—literally signifying “son of Amhlaoibh.” Adopted into Anglo-American naming practices as a unisex given name, it is phonetically rendered /məˈkɔːli/ in standard English, with stress on the second syllable. Demographic data from the United States underscore its consistent yet moderate usage: between 1991 and 2024, Macauley’s annual rank fluctuated within the 745th to 937th range, with a peak occurrence of twenty-four newborns and eleven registrations in 2024. While its unisex classification is technically accurate, longitudinal statistics reveal a marginally higher assignment to male infants. Cultural visibility through figures such as actor Macauley Culkin further cements its contemporary profile, affirming its blend of historical lineage and modern adaptability.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as muh-KAW-lee (/məˈkɔːli/)

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