Mccoy
Mccoy is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Son of Aodh; son of fire.
Origin and history
McCoy is a traditional Scottish surname that originated from the Gaelic Mac Aodha, meaning son of Aodh or son of fire. Historically used primarily as a family name, it has gained popularity in the United States as a given name for boys in recent years. Its modern usage reflects the broader American trend of using classic Celtic surnames as first names.
Popularity in the United States
4,568 babies in the United States have been named Mccoy since 1880. It ranks #1835 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #825.
States where it is most popular
- UT (17.5 %)
- TX (10.8 %)
- NC (7.1 %)
- CA (6.2 %)
- MN (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 120 |
| 1920-1930 | 136 |
| 1930-1940 | 148 |
| 1940-1950 | 145 |
| 1950-1960 | 111 |
| 1960-1970 | 44 |
| 1970-1980 | 23 |
| 1980-1990 | 53 |
| 1990-2000 | 199 |
| 2000-2010 | 410 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,568 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,606 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from Mac Aodha, where Aodh was the name of a Celtic god of fire.
- The surname gave rise to the famous U.S. idiom 'the real McCoy', meaning the genuine article.
- While historically rare as a given name, a significant portion of its total U.S. births have occurred since 2020.