Mcguire
Meaningson of the sallow one · Irish
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #4,066 in 2000
6 babies were named Mcguire in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1998–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Mcguire you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Mcguire, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Mcguire would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMcguire first shows up in US birth records in 1998, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 27 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2000, when it reached #4,066.
- Then vs nowMcguire was 2.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 103,093 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 285,714.
- MeaningIn Irish, Mcguire means “son of the sallow one”.
About the name Mcguire
Mcguire is a boy name of Irish origin meaning “son of the sallow one”. It has 7 letters and 1 syllable, starting with M and ending in “-ire”. US birth records list Mcguire for boys from 1998 to 2025, in 23 of those 28 years. Its best year was 2000, when it ranked #4,066 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.4 | 294,118 boys |
| 2000s | 5.0 | 198,807 boys |
| 2010s | 2.7 | 374,532 boys |
| 2020s | 2.2 | 447,761 boys |
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Mcguire
What does the name Mcguire mean?
Mcguire means “son of the sallow one” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Mcguire?
Mcguire has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Mcguire a boy or girl name?
Mcguire is a boy name.
How popular is the name Mcguire?
Mcguire ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2000 (#4,066).