How Many People Are Named Mccoy?
Complete statistics for the name Mccoy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mccoy is a rare name, very uncommon in the US with only 3,810 people bearing it, making up just 1 in 86,623 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 80% of those named Mccoy being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 4,357 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2021Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mccoy Through the Generations
Mccoy has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2021 with 303 births. The name's current generation skew shows that most people named Mccoy are young, with 3,466 under 30 years old, compared to 195 aged between 30 and 60, and 696 over 60. This indicates a strong preference for the name among younger parents, contributing to its rising trend.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mccoy's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Mccoy
How Many People Have the Name Mccoy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 107,288 people in the United States currently share the name Mccoy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,089 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Mccoy a Common or Rare Name?
Mccoy is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Mccoy Mean?
Mccoy means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mccoy in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.
When Was Mccoy Most Popular?
The name Mccoy reached peak popularity in 2021, with 303 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Mccoy?
Approximately 107,288 people named Mccoy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 107,288. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,089 Americans.
Is Mccoy a rare name?
Mccoy is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,089 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mccoy mean?
Mccoy means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Mccoy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Mccoy are male and 3% are female.
When was Mccoy most popular?
Mccoy peaked in 2021 with 303 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.