Maguire
Every Maguire since 1997 — 695 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maguire
Maguire is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1997, 695 American babies have been named Maguire — about 83% boys and 17% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2000, when 63 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Maguire stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maguire year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,854 | — | — |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,751 | — | — |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,838 | 7 | #10,369 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,649 | 9 | #8,727 |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #13,345 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,466 | 6 | #11,467 |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,626 |
| 2018 | 8 | #12,077 | 12 | #6,973 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,332 | 11 | #7,371 |
| 2016 | — | — | 11 | #7,430 |
| 2015 | — | — | 8 | #9,254 |
| 2014 | — | — | 9 | #8,548 |
| 2013 | — | — | 12 | #6,872 |
| 2012 | — | — | 13 | #6,527 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,489 | 21 | #4,603 |
| 2010 | — | — | 20 | #4,784 |
| 2009 | — | — | 22 | #4,530 |
| 2008 | — | — | 21 | #4,648 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,778 | 32 | #3,414 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,951 | 36 | #3,063 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,140 | 39 | #2,788 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,268 | 39 | #2,726 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,017 | 38 | #2,661 |
| 2002 | — | — | 46 | #2,280 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,907 | 41 | #2,407 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,406 | 54 | #1,937 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maguire in 2025?
Maguire did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Maguire?
695 babies have been named Maguire in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maguire most popular?
Maguire peaked in 2000, when 63 newborns received the name.
Is Maguire a boy or girl name?
Maguire is used for both: about 17% of babies named Maguire have been girls and 83% boys.
Is the name Maguire rising or falling?
Maguire is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.