Holding steady, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Mackie since 1890
Babies named Mackie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 33 | 0 |
| 1900s | 27 | 0 |
| 1910s | 72 | 23 |
| 1920s | 120 | 82 |
| 1930s | 110 | 178 |
| 1940s | 111 | 251 |
| 1950s | 48 | 211 |
| 1960s | 12 | 103 |
| 1970s | 0 | 67 |
| 1980s | 0 | 34 |
| 1990s | 15 | 12 |
| 2000s | 12 | 23 |
| 2010s | 14 | 21 |
| 2020s | 23 | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Mackie is a Scottish and Irish surname turned given name, carrying the meaning 'son of Aodh' from Gaelic mythology. Though first recorded as a given name in 1916, its peak year was 1942, reflecting a modest mid-century presence. By 2025, it ranked 8,243, suggesting it has remained an uncommon but steady choice, with roughly 1 in 189,786 newborns receiving the name. Its trajectory is stable, without significant revival in recent decades. The name is most often used in the United States and the United Kingdom, and its friendly, diminutive sound appeals to those seeking a familiar yet distinctive option.
Mackie is a diminutive or affectionate form of the surname Mackay or Mac Aodha, widely used in Scotland and Ireland. Historically a surname, it gained occasional use as a given name in the 20th century, particularly in the United States and Australia. Its meaning ties to the Gaelic god Aodh, though most modern bearers use it without religious connotation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mac
Sibling names for Mackie
Names that share Mackie's style, for a brother or sister.
