Macallan
Every Macallan since 1998 — 465 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Macallan
Macallan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,283 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 465 American babies have been named Macallan. Its peak came in 2022, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Macallan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Macallan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 36 | #3,283 |
| 2024 | — | — | 35 | #3,367 |
| 2023 | — | — | 35 | #3,393 |
| 2022 | — | — | 38 | #3,193 |
| 2021 | — | — | 35 | #3,337 |
| 2020 | — | — | 35 | #3,246 |
| 2019 | — | — | 32 | #3,536 |
| 2018 | — | — | 25 | #4,169 |
| 2017 | — | — | 23 | #4,410 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17,831 | 18 | #5,247 |
| 2015 | — | — | 17 | #5,432 |
| 2014 | — | — | 21 | #4,637 |
| 2013 | — | — | 13 | #6,485 |
| 2012 | — | — | 11 | #7,360 |
| 2011 | — | — | 11 | #7,314 |
| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #10,342 |
| 2009 | — | — | 8 | #9,548 |
| 2008 | — | — | 12 | #7,032 |
| 2007 | — | — | 12 | #6,914 |
| 2006 | — | — | 7 | #10,231 |
| 2005 | — | — | 5 | #12,609 |
| 2004 | — | — | 9 | #7,942 |
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| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #11,492 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Macallan in 2025?
Macallan ranked #3,283 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Macallan?
465 babies have been named Macallan in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Macallan most popular?
Macallan peaked in 2022, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Macallan a boy or girl name?
Macallan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Macallan rising or falling?
Macallan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.