MacGregor, of Scottish origin, is derived from the Gaelic 'Mac Gille Briuch', meaning 'son of Gregory'. It was traditionally a Highland clan name, associated with the region around Loch Ness. The MacGregors were known for their fierce independence and courage in battle. Today, MacGregor is considered a strong and distinctive name, often chosen by parents seeking a unique yet historical option for their child.
Over the span of nearly four decades (1974-2019), the name Macgregor has seen varying popularity in terms of births per year, with a total of 282 recorded births during this period. The name reached its peak popularity in 2000 and 2018, each year seeing 17 and 11 births respectively. Conversely, there were years when the name's usage was quite low, such as 1974 with only 5 births and several other years where fewer than 10 babies were named Macgregor. Overall, the popularity of the name Macgregor appears to have been relatively stable over time, with no significant upward or downward trends evident in these statistics.