Macintyre Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmak-in-tire / /ˈmæk.ɪn.taɪər/Scottish; Gaelic
Meaning
Scottish: son of the carpenter; Gaelic: son of the carpenter
Historical & Cultural Background
Macintyre is a surname of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Mac an t-Saoir', meaning 'son of the carpenter'. It is associated with the Highlands of Scotland and has historical ties to various clans. The name reflects the tradition of patronymic naming common in Gaelic culture, where 'Mac' signifies 'son of'. Over time, it has also been adopted as a given name.
Trend Summary
The name Macintyre has seen limited use as a first name in the United States, with occasional spikes in popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Macintyre
- Macintire
International Variants
- Macintyre (Scottish)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Macintyre was first seen in the United States in 1997. Macintyre has ranked as high as #1372 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Macintyre has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Macintyre
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |