How Many People Are Named Macgregor?
Complete statistics for the name Macgregor: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Macgregor is a rare Scottish surname-turned-first-name, very uncommon with only 275 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,199,418 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 68% of those named Macgregor being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 25All 282 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: 2000Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Macgregor Through the Generations
Macgregor saw its peak popularity in 2000 with 17 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. Today, the average age of someone named Macgregor is 25, indicating it's a name that's still gaining traction among younger parents. The majority of Macgregors are under 30, with 193 individuals falling into this age bracket, while 89 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Macgregor's Scottish roots
📄 About the Name Macgregor
How Many People Have the Name Macgregor?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,024 people in the United States currently share the name Macgregor. That works out to roughly 1 in every 65,973 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Macgregor a Common or Rare Name?
Macgregor is classified as 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 Macgregor Mean?
Macgregor means "Scottish surname" and comes from Scottish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Macgregor in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Macgregor Most Popular?
The name Macgregor reached peak popularity in 2000, with 17 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Macgregor?
Approximately 5,024 people named Macgregor live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,024. That works out to roughly 1 in 65,973 Americans.
Is Macgregor a rare name?
Macgregor is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 65,973 Americans has this name.
What does the name Macgregor mean?
Macgregor means "Scottish surname" and comes from Scottish origins.
Is Macgregor more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Macgregor are male and 0% are female.
When was Macgregor most popular?
Macgregor peaked in 2000 with 17 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.