Mccoy
Every Mccoy since 1905 — 4,673 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mccoy
Mccoy is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #806 in 2025 with 309 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1905, 4,673 American babies have been named Mccoy. Its peak came in 2025, when 314 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 Mccoy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mccoy 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 | 5 | #16,448 | 309 | #806 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,812 | 257 | #911 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,997 | 226 | #974 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,931 | 281 | #861 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,349 | 293 | #820 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,026 | 240 | #930 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11,073 | 204 | #1,021 |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,143 | 197 | #1,035 |
| 2017 | — | — | 171 | #1,125 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,575 | 172 | #1,128 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,979 | 191 | #1,047 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,068 | 154 | #1,199 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,885 | 170 | #1,093 |
| 2012 | — | — | 127 | #1,343 |
| 2011 | — | — | 94 | #1,629 |
| 2010 | — | — | 88 | #1,734 |
| 2009 | — | — | 66 | #2,088 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13,391 | 55 | #2,367 |
| 2007 | — | — | 48 | #2,589 |
| 2006 | — | — | 37 | #3,011 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,239 | 42 | #2,642 |
| 2004 | — | — | 39 | #2,728 |
| 2003 | — | — | 35 | #2,827 |
| 2002 | — | — | 29 | #3,155 |
| 2001 | — | — | 33 | #2,844 |
| 2000 | — | — | 26 | #3,265 |
| 1995 | — | — | 25 | #2,896 |
| 1990 | — | — | 9 | #5,665 |
| 1985 | — | — | 7 | #5,549 |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 5 | #4,406 |
| 1955 | — | — | 9 | #2,903 |
| 1950 | — | — | 14 | #2,084 |
| 1945 | — | — | 19 | #1,559 |
| 1940 | — | — | 19 | #1,607 |
| 1935 | — | — | 16 | #1,806 |
| 1930 | — | — | 15 | #2,033 |
| 1925 | — | — | 11 | #2,695 |
| 1920 | — | — | 23 | #1,627 |
| 1915 | — | — | 12 | #2,256 |
| 1910 | — | — | 7 | #1,381 |
| 1905 | — | — | 5 | #1,359 |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Mccoy
- McCoy Tyner Musician · 1938–2020
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mccoy in 2025?
Mccoy ranked #806 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 309 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mccoy?
4,673 babies have been named Mccoy in the United States since 1905, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mccoy most popular?
Mccoy peaked in 2025, when 314 newborns received the name.
Is Mccoy a boy or girl name?
Mccoy is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mccoy rising or falling?
Mccoy is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mccoy?
Well-known people named Mccoy include McCoy Tyner (musician).