Mccoy
Meaningson of Aodh · Irish
- US rank
- #805
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #805 in 2025
309 babies were named Mccoy in the US in 2025. It has climbed 123 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1905–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 5,528 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Mccoy, 309 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Mccoy would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMccoy first shows up in US birth records in 1905, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 120 years since.
- Best yearMccoy is at its all-time high right now: #805 in 2025.
- Then vs nowMccoy is 14× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 75,758 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 5,528.
- TrendMccoy has climbed 123 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #805. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedMccoy is most popular in South Dakota, where it ranks #145, followed by Montana (#173) and Idaho (#214). It's in the top 1,000 in 19 states.
- MeaningIn Irish, Mccoy means “son of Aodh”. Our records link it to Celtic and Irish roots.
About the name Mccoy
Mccoy is a boy name of Celtic and Irish origin meaning “son of Aodh”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with M and ending in “-coy”. US birth records list Mccoy for boys from 1905 to 2025, in 105 of those 121 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #805 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #805, with 309 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 7.6 | 132,275 boys |
| 1910s | 18 | 55,556 boys |
| 1920s | 12 | 80,775 boys |
| 1930s | 14 | 70,572 boys |
| 1940s | 10 | 99,206 boys |
| 1950s | 5.5 | 181,818 boys |
| 1960s | 2.2 | 446,429 boys |
| 1970s | 1.4 | 719,424 boys |
| 1980s | 2.9 | 349,650 boys |
| 1990s | 10 | 96,899 boys |
| 2000s | 20 | 48,828 boys |
| 2010s | 84 | 11,945 boys |
| 2020s | 155 | 6,454 boys |
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Mccoy
What does the name Mccoy mean?
Mccoy means “son of Aodh” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Mccoy?
Mccoy has Celtic, Irish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Mccoy a boy or girl name?
Mccoy is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Mccoy?
Mccoy ranked #805 for US boys in 2025, given to 309 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#805).