Mccoy
Origin
Irish
Syllables
2
Peak era
2020s
Today
▲ Rising
Meaning
“Irish surname, 'son of Aodh' (fire)”
Popularity, 1890–2024
1890speak 2020s
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Mccoy peaked in the 2020s.
When you meet Mccoy
Most people given the name Mccoy in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Mccoy deep dive
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