Macauley is a popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #95 in 1996 with 577 recorded births. This places Macauley in the top 3% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 577 births ranking #95. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 552 boys born was named Macauley. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.