Holding steady.
Popularity of Mcgregor since 1983
Babies named Mcgregor per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 37 |
| 2010s | 23 |
| 2020s | 14 |
Meaning & origin
Mcgregor is a Scottish patronymic surname that began its life as a given name in the United States in 1983, when it first appeared in Social Security records. The name experienced a modest peak in 2022, though it has never been common enough to appear in the national top 1000; in fact, its 1-in-N statistic for recent years is too low to compute. Despite its rarity, the trajectory has been stable in the 2020s, with no revival pattern. The name draws on the legacy of the Highland clan MacGregor, whose most famous historical figure is the folk hero Rob Roy. As a first name, it fits a modern trend of using surnames, especially those with a strong 'Mac-' prefix, as given names.
Mcgregor is a Scottish patronymic surname meaning 'son of Gregor.' Gregor is the Scottish form of Gregory, from Latin 'Gregorius,' derived from Greek 'gregoros' meaning 'watchful.' Originally a clan name of the Scottish Highlands, it has been used as a given name in modern times, particularly in the United States since the 1980s. The name is most famously associated with the outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Greg, Mac
Sibling names for Mcgregor
Names that share Mcgregor's style, for a brother or sister.
