Cormac

Cormac is a boy's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “raven.” In 2024 it was given to 157 boys in the United States.

Cormac at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
“raven”

About the name Cormac

Cormac belongs to the Irish & Celtic tradition. Its meaning — “raven” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Cormac first appears in Social Security records in 1956. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1033 in 2014, and in 2024 157 babies received the name — 3,549 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cormac in US records

First recorded (US)
1956
Best US rank
#1033 in 2014
Peak year
2014
Babies named Cormac in 2024
157
Total since 1880
3,549

Cormac in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#417 in 2002
Babies named Cormac in 2025
26
Total since 1996
925

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cormac mean?

Cormac means “raven” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Cormac a boy or girl name?

Cormac is a boy name. In 2024, 157 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cormac?

Cormac comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition.

How popular is the name Cormac?

Cormac first appears in US records in 1956. Its best-ever ranking was #1033 in 2014, and 157 babies were given the name in 2024.

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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.