Is Mccoy a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Mccoy is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Mccoy?

It's currently ranked #670 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Mccoy Unisex

Popularity: #670 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: muh-KOY /məˈkɔɪ/

Origin: Irish; Scottish

Meaning: Irish: son of; Scottish: son of the warrior

Historical & Cultural Background

The name McCoy is of Gaelic origin, derived from the Irish surname Mac Aoidh, which translates to "son of Aodh." The name Aodh itself means "fire" in Old Irish, reflecting a common practice in Gaelic culture of naming children after elements or attributes associated with strength and vitality. The surname McCoy entered the English language through the anglicization of Gaelic names, particularly during the periods of English colonization and the subsequent migration of Irish families to English-speaking countries, notably in the 19th century.

Historically, the McCoy family name is associated with various notable figures in Irish history, including those who were part of the Gaelic nobility. The name gained further recognition in the 19th century with the famous phrase "the real McCoy," which is believed to have originated in the United States and is often attributed to the quality of goods produced by a man named Elijah McCoy, an inventor of African descent.

This phrase has since entered popular culture as a way to denote authenticity and quality. Culturally, the name McCoy carries connotations of heritage and lineage, often linked to the rich traditions of Irish storytelling and folklore.

The name has been embraced in various forms of literature and media, reinforcing its significance within the context of Irish identity. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Coy have emerged, reflecting a more informal or affectionate use of the name.

Overall, McCoy encapsulates a blend of historical depth and cultural resonance, rooted in the Gaelic language and the narrative of Irish ancestry.

Famous people named Mccoy

In this section, you will find notable people named Mccoy. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Mccoy who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Mccoy who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Mccoy Tyner is a jazz pianist best known for his work with the John Coltrane Quartet, as well as his solo albums such as The Real McCoy and Sahara.

Mccoy Blaisdell is a notable American artist recognized for his contributions to the field of painting and sculpture.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Mccoy, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

Liam Finn Aidan Declan Ronan Cian

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Mccoy. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

Kellan Cody Troy Rory Dylan Noah Milo Leo Zach Gavin

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mccoy was first seen in the United States in 1905.

Mccoy has ranked as high as #1072 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in Utah, Texas, North Carolina, California, and Minnesota.

In the past 5 years the name Mccoy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Mccoy is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Mccoy was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Mccoy (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	23	12%
UT	19	10%
GA	15	8%
CA	15	8%
TN	14	7%
KS	12	6%
WA	9	5%
NC	8	4%
WI	8	4%
FL	8	4%
NE	7	4%
MN	7	4%
IA	6	3%
SD	6	3%
KY	6	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Mccoy.

Year	Births
2024	256
2023	226
2022	281
2021	292
2020	240
2019	204
2018	197
2017	171
2016	172
2015	191
2014	154
2013	170
2012	127
2011	94
2010	88
2009	66
2008	55
2007	48
2006	37
2005	42
2004	39
2003	35
2002	29
2001	33
2000	26
1999	39
1998	33
1997	21
1996	21
1995	25
1994	15
1993	14
1992	17
1991	5
1990	9
1989	7
1988	7
1987	5
1986	9
1985	7
1983	5
1982	6
1981	7
1978	7
1977	5
1976	5
1971	6
1969	6
1968	7
1964	6
1963	6
1962	6
1961	8
1960	5
1959	14
1958	9
1957	8
1956	18
1955	9
1954	10
1953	12
1952	10
1951	7
1950	14
1949	16
1948	15
1947	11
1946	13
1945	19
1944	9
1943	13
1942	14
1941	16
1940	19
1939	9
1938	11
1937	8
1936	15
1935	16
1934	17
1933	28
1932	12
1931	17
1930	15
1929	9
1928	10
1927	15
1926	8
1925	11
1924	13
1923	11
1922	17
1921	19
1920	23
1919	10
1918	18
1917	19
1916	25
1915	12
1914	14
1913	8
1912	7
1910	7
1905	5