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Mackie

Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Mackie: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2013.

Mackie carries a lively, affectionate energy as a Scottish diminutive of Malcolm or a pet form of the name Mackenzie, the latter derived from the Gaelic *Mac Coinnich*, meaning "son of the fair/bright one." While not a household name, one notable bearer was Mackie (1806–1888), a pen name used by Scottish-born physician and naturalist John MacGillivray, who recorded the flora of Australia and the Pacific. The place name Mackie is found in Ayrshire, where the Mackie family once held lands, and in Texas, USA, where the name was brought by Scottish settlers. As a first name, Mackie offers a spirited, friendly feel, blending a Scottish heritage with a modern, informal charm similar to Frankie or Charlie.

Boy 2 of 52 years

Peak year
20133 babies
Latest (2019)
#7013 babies
Total births
6since 2013
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2013 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).