Declining since 2020, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Macoy since 1996
Babies named Macoy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 141 |
| 2010s | 242 |
| 2020s | 127 |
Meaning & origin
Macoy is a modern given name spun from the Irish surname McCoy, which itself comes from the Gaelic Mac Aodha ('son of Aodh'). It first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1996, making it a relatively recent addition to the baby-naming landscape. Its popularity peaked in 2020, but has been declining since, with a rank of 5608 in 2025. The name reflects a broader trend of using surnames as first names, particularly those with a strong Celtic heritage. Macoy remains uncommon, with approximately 1 in 106,755 boys receiving it in the latest year. Its straightforward spelling and familiar 'Mac' prefix give it a friendly, approachable feel. Parents drawn to Macoy may appreciate its connection to Irish roots and its distinctive yet simple sound.
Macoy is a modern spelling variant of McCoy, which is an anglicized form of the Irish and Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Aodha, meaning 'son of Aodh' (Aodh being a given name meaning 'fire'). Over time, the name has been Americanized into Macoy, used as a given name. It first appeared on U.S. records in 1996, reflecting a trend of surname-first names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mac, Coy
Sibling names for Macoy
Names that share Macoy's style, for a brother or sister.
