Holding steady.
Popularity of Macgregor since 1974
Babies named Macgregor per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 33 |
| 1990s | 80 |
| 2000s | 109 |
| 2010s | 55 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Macgregor is a Scottish patronymic surname turned given name, meaning 'son of Gregor'. In the United States, it first appeared in birth records in 1974, and its peak usage occurred in 2000. Since then, its popularity has remained relatively stable, with no recorded appearances among the top 1,000 names for any given year. The name's trajectory suggests a steady but niche appeal, often chosen by families with Scottish heritage or a fondness for strong, traditional surnames as first names. As of 2025, Macgregor has no associated top states, indicating its usage is scattered rather than regionally concentrated.
Macgregor is a Scottish patronymic surname derived from the Gaelic 'Mac Griogair', meaning 'son of Gregor'. The name Gregor itself is the Scottish form of Gregory, from the Latin 'Gregorius' meaning 'watchful, alert'. The Clan Gregor, though proscribed in the 17th century, has a long and storied history in the Scottish Highlands. As a given name, Macgregor is a modern use of the surname, first recorded in the United States in 1974.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Macgregor
Names that share Macgregor's style, for a brother or sister.
