Mccoy

Mccoy is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 256 boys in the United States.

Mccoy at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Mccoy

Mccoy belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Mccoy first appears in Social Security records in 1905. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #820 in 2021, and in 2024 256 babies received the name — 4,257 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mccoy in US records

First recorded (US)
1905
Best US rank
#820 in 2021
Peak year
2021
Babies named Mccoy in 2024
256
Total since 1880
4,257

Mccoy in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#3036 in 2000
Babies named Mccoy in 2007
3
Total since 1996
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mccoy mean?

The meaning of Mccoy is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Mccoy a boy or girl name?

Mccoy is a boy name. In 2024, 256 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mccoy?

Mccoy comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Mccoy?

Mccoy first appears in US records in 1905. Its best-ever ranking was #820 in 2021, and 256 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].