Mccarthy
boy nameMccarthy entered the US charts in 1994, peaked at #8800 in 1994, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1994–2025
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rank today
#8800
peak (1994)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #8800 |
| 2000s | #11452 |
| 2010s | #11346 |
| 2020s | #12294 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Mccarthy are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Mccarthy alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mccarthy in 2025?
- Mccarthy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Mccarthy most popular?
- Mccarthy peaked in 1994, reaching #8800 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Mccarthy with classmates?
- Mccarthy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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