Macdonald is a Scottish surname and given name of Gaelic origin, meaning "son of Donald". It was originally derived from the ancient Scottish kingdom of Dál Riata, which encompassed parts of both Scotland and Ireland. The name Macdonald has a rich history and numerous notable figures throughout its lineage.
The name Macdonald experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with periods of higher and lower birth rates. The most notable peaks were in 1961 and 1962, each with 9 births, and a consistent rise from 7 births in 1963 to 7 births in 1964. However, there are also several years with only 5 births (from 1915 to 2002), indicating less common usage of the name Macdonald during those times. Overall, the total number of births with the name Macdonald from 1915 to 2002 is 154.