McCulley is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Bob McCulley (1914–1993), Canadian professional ice hockey right wingerBobby McCulley (born 1952), Scottish footballerDanielle McCulley, (born 1975), former professional basketball playerJohnston McCulley (1883–1958), author and creator of the character ZorroMichael J. McCulley, former NASA astronaut and first submariner in spacePaul McCulley, managing director at PIMCOPete McCulley (died 1992), head coach of the San Francisco 49ers in the 1978 season