Mcauther
A boy's name of Scottish Gaelic origin with 20 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 20 babies have been named Mcauther in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Mcauther is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Mcauther is a variant of MacArthur, the Scottish and Irish surname meaning "son of Arthur" — Arthur being an ancient name of uncertain origin, possibly from the Celtic root meaning "bear" or from the Roman family name Artorius. General Douglas MacArthur made the surname internationally known in the 20th century.
As a given name, Mcauther follows the American tradition of using family surnames as first names. It carries the distinguished resonance of its military associations while the unusual spelling gives it a slightly more personal, less institutional feel.
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Mcauther first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1942. Arriving in the 1940s, Mcauther appeared during a period when American naming was beginning to diversify beyond the traditional Anglo-Saxon and biblical pools.
Its Scottish Gaelic classification suggests a path from scottish gaelic linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Mcauther has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1942.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 20 | #2677 | — |
The Story of Mcauther
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1942, Mcauther is an elegant vintage name. Boys named Mcauther are most likely born between 1942 and 1944.
How rare is Mcauther?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Mcauther is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1942, peaked in the 1940s with 20 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 1942–1944)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1944 | 6 | #3337 |
| 1942 | 14 | #2016 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1942–1944