boys' name · peaked 2020

Macoy

Every Macoy since 1996 — 545 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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Rank 2025
#5,754
among boys
Babies in 2025
16
named Macoy
Peak year
2020
36 babies
All-time total
545
since 1996

The story of Macoy

Macoy is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,754 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1996, 545 American babies have been named Macoy. Its peak came in 2020, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Macoy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Macoy year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 16 #5,754
2024 14 #6,358
2023 19 #5,179
2022 21 #4,797
2021 21 #4,715
2020 36 #3,178
2019 30 #3,687
2018 19 #5,036
2017 19 #5,041
2016 25 #4,160
2015 27 #3,946
2014 24 #4,210
2013 27 #3,819
2012 33 #3,337
2011 20 #4,763
2010 18 #5,164
2009 19 #5,039
2008 13 #6,633
2007 17 #5,346
2006 13 #6,328
2005 15 #5,470
2004 16 #5,162
2003 14 #5,443
2002 10 #6,852
2001 13 #5,559
2000 11 #6,173
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Macoy in 2025?

Macoy ranked #5,754 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Macoy?

545 babies have been named Macoy in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Macoy most popular?

Macoy peaked in 2020, when 36 newborns received the name.

Is Macoy a boy or girl name?

Macoy is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Macoy rising or falling?

Macoy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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