Holding steady.
Popularity of Maccoy since 1998
Babies named Maccoy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 34 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Maccoy is a modern, rare given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1998. It reached its peak popularity in 1999, though still too infrequent to rank nationally. The name has a stable trajectory, never gaining widespread use. As a variant of the Irish surname McCoy, it fits the trend of using surnames as first names. Despite its Irish roots, Maccoy is considered a Modern English coinage due to its recent creation and unique spelling. The name has not been associated with any top states, suggesting it is used sporadically across the country.
Maccoy is a modern respelling or variant of the Irish surname McCoy, which itself is an anglicization of the Gaelic 'Mac Aodha', meaning 'son of Aodh'. The name Aodh is an ancient Irish god name meaning 'fire'. As a given name, Maccoy emerged in the late 20th century, likely influenced by the popularity of surnames as first names. Its spelling with two 'c's distinguishes it from the more common McCoy.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mac, Coy
Sibling names for Maccoy
Names that share Maccoy's style, for a brother or sister.
