Mckay
Every Mckay since 1917 — 2,665 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mckay
Mckay is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,629 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 2,665 American babies have been named Mckay — about 86% boys and 14% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1995, when 111 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Mckay stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mckay 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 | 9 | #10,619 | 31 | #3,629 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,996 | 31 | #3,660 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,800 | 32 | #3,600 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,441 | 44 | #2,900 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,831 | 48 | #2,682 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,690 | 36 | #3,180 |
| 2019 | — | — | 45 | #2,791 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,317 | 46 | #2,692 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,621 | 32 | #3,494 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,576 | 56 | #2,357 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,930 | 42 | #2,841 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,695 | 56 | #2,335 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,646 | 64 | #2,105 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,914 | 57 | #2,284 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,478 | 67 | #2,031 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,240 | 72 | #1,949 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19,206 | 56 | #2,340 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,858 | 55 | #2,368 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,483 | 70 | #2,011 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,452 | 69 | #1,961 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,681 | 57 | #2,156 |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,093 | 66 | #1,872 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,356 | 64 | #1,864 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,587 | 74 | #1,632 |
| 2001 | 13 | #8,040 | 71 | #1,654 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,955 | 65 | #1,736 |
| 1995 | 15 | #6,159 | 96 | #1,184 |
| 1990 | — | — | 23 | #2,837 |
| 1985 | — | — | 17 | #2,907 |
| 1980 | — | — | 11 | #3,759 |
| 1975 | — | — | 10 | #3,585 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mckay in 2025?
Mckay ranked #3,629 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mckay?
2,665 babies have been named Mckay in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mckay most popular?
Mckay peaked in 1995, when 111 newborns received the name.
Is Mckay a boy or girl name?
Mckay is used for both: about 14% of babies named Mckay have been girls and 86% boys.
Is the name Mckay rising or falling?
Mckay is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.