Macaulay Culkin Confirms Bizarre Legal Name Change Five Years Later

Macaulay Culkin has finally confirmed a long-rumored personal update. The actor legally changed his full name following a fan vote. He made the announcement during a live event in Long Beach.

The change was part of a promise he made to his fans back in 2018. He dropped his original middle name to adopt the unusual new moniker.

From Carson to “Macaulay Culkin”

Culkin revealed his new legal name is Macaulay Macaulay Culkin Culkin. He shared the news at a 35th-anniversary event for *Home Alone*. The confirmation was reported by People magazine.

He explained the change was the result of a public poll. Fans voted to give him a new middle name in December 2018.

The winning choice was his own first and last name. This made “Macaulay Culkin” his new legal middle name.

A Christmas Promise Fulfilled

The entire saga began on *The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon*. Culkin announced the poll on his former website, BunnyEars.com. He gave fans five unusual options to choose from.

Options included “Shark Week” and “TheMcRibIsBack.” Another choice was his brother Kieran’s name. The winner was announced on Christmas Day 2018.

Culkin pledged then to make the change official in 2019. This weekend’s announcement was the first public confirmation that he followed through.

The actor now has a unique story for anyone who recognizes him. His legal name change is a permanent part of his legacy. It shows his commitment to a playful promise made to his audience.

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What was Macaulay Culkin’s original middle name?

His original middle name was Carson. He has legally replaced it following the fan vote. The name Macaulay Carson Culkin is no longer in use.

When did the name change officially happen?

Culkin stated he made the change legal in 2019. He had announced the winning vote on Christmas Day 2018. The legal process was completed the following year.

What were the other name options in the poll?

Voters could choose from Shark Week, TheMcRibIsBack, Publicity Stunt, or Kieran. The winning option was Macaulay Culkin. The poll ran for the entire month of December.

Why did he decide to change his name?

He told Jimmy Fallon he wanted to spruce up his name. He was looking at his passport and felt a change was needed. He turned the decision over to his fans for fun.

Has he used his new name publicly before?

This appears to be the first major public confirmation. He had announced the intent in 2018 but had not previously confirmed the legal change was complete until this event.