Macdonald Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Macdonald means 'son of Donald' and is a Scottish surname.
Meaning of the Name Macdonald
Macdonald is a Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic name Mac Dhomhnaill, meaning 'son of Donald'. It is a patronymic surname indicating descent from someone named Donald. The name Donald itself comes from the Gaelic name Domhnall, which means 'ruler of the world'. Macdonald is a common surname in Scotland and is often associated with the powerful Clan MacDonald, one of the largest Highland clans.
Popularity of the Name Macdonald
The popularity for the name Macdonald peaked in popularity in the year 1961 with 9 births, which ranked number 7,447 out of 11,008 unique names for that year. Macdonald had the most male births in 1961 with 9, which ranked number 2,899 out of 4,651 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Macdonald
- 20 Year Trend of Macdonald: -100.00%
Popularity of Macdonald by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Macdonald. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Macdonald in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Macdonald is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Macdonald
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