Macgyver
boy nameMacgyver entered the US charts in 1989, peaked at #5660 in 1992, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1989–2025
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rank today
#5660
peak (1992)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #6941 |
| 1990s | #7385 |
| 2000s | #9585 |
| 2010s | #10143 |
| 2020s | #8166 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Macgyver are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Macgyver alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Macgyver in 2025?
- Macgyver is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Macgyver most popular?
- Macgyver peaked in 1992, reaching #5660 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Macgyver with classmates?
- Macgyver will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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