Mckay Unisex

Popularity: #893 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmuh-KAY / məˈkeɪ

Scottish; Irish

Meaning

Scottish: son of the battle; Irish: son of the warrior

Historical & Cultural Background

The name McKay is of Scottish and Irish origin, often associated with clans and family lineage. In Scotland, it is derived from the Gaelic 'Mac Aoidh', meaning 'son of Aodh', where Aodh is a name meaning 'fire'. The name has been borne by various notable figures in history, contributing to its recognition in both cultures.

Trend Summary

The name McKay has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the early 2000s.

Similar Names

MakaiMikaMicaMikayMikayla

Variants

  • Mackay

International Variants

  • Macaidh (Scottish Gaelic)
  • Mac Aodh (Irish)

Famous people named Mckay

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Fictional characters named Mckay

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Sibling Suggestions

MasonMalcolmMiloMaxwellMaddoxMarcus

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mckay was first seen in the United States in 1917. Mckay has ranked as high as #1154 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in Utah, California, Idaho, Arizona, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Mckay has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Mckay (2024)

StateBirthsShare
UT 21
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19176
19227
19237
19275
19345
19639
19725
197510
197610
19778
197814
197914
198011
198115
198211
198316
198413
198517
198628
198718
198816
198932
199023
199129
199248
199353
199468
199596
199684
199774
199865
199973
200065
200171
200274
200364
200466
200557
200669
200770
200855
200956
201072
201167
201257
201364
201456
201542
201656
201732
201846
201945
202036
202148
202244
202332
202431