How Many People Are Named Macallan?
Complete statistics for the name Macallan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Macallan is a very rare name for boys, with only 425 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 775,928 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 429 under-30, and peaked in popularity in 2022.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and optimism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 9All 429 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Macallan Through the Generations
Macallan stands out as a name that's been gaining traction among younger parents, with all its bearers under 30 years old. The name's peak year was 2022, when 38 babies were given the name, marking a significant rise in usage. With an average age of 9, it's clear that Macallan is a name that's becoming increasingly popular among new generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Macallan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Macallan
How Many People Have the Name Macallan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 425 people in the United States currently share the name Macallan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 775,928 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Macallan a Common or Rare Name?
Macallan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Macallan Mean?
Macallan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Macallan in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Macallan Most Popular?
The name Macallan reached peak popularity in 2022, with 38 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Macallan?
Approximately 425 people named Macallan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 429. That works out to roughly 1 in 775,928 Americans.
Is Macallan a rare name?
Macallan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 775,928 Americans has this name.
What does the name Macallan mean?
Macallan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Macallan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Macallan are male and 1% are female.
When was Macallan most popular?
Macallan peaked in 2022 with 38 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.