Macaulay is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #143 in 1996 with 248 recorded births. This places Macaulay in the top 4% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 248 births ranking #143. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 1,284 boys born was named Macaulay. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.