How popular is the name Mc in 2025?

Mc is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Mc most popular?

Mc peaked in 1939, reaching #1958 among US boy names.

Mc will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Mc entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1958 in 1939, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1958

peak (1939)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Mc are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Mc alive today was born around 1935, making them about 90 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Mc in 2025?: Mc is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Mc most popular?: Mc peaked in 1939, reaching #1958 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Mc with classmates?: Mc will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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