Rising since 2020, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Mcguire since 1998
Babies named Mcguire per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 100 |
| 2010s | 50 |
| 2020s | 23 |
Meaning & origin
McGuire is a rare modern first name derived from an Irish surname. First recorded as a given name in 1998, it peaked in popularity in 2000 and has since become less common. As of 2025, it ranks 10,695th, with approximately 1 in 284,679 babies receiving the name. The name is on a rising trajectory since 2020, however it remains very uncommon. No top states for McGuire were reported, indicating it is not concentrated in any particular region. McGuire is part of the pattern of using Irish surnames as first names in the United States, a trend seen with names like Sullivan and Brady.
McGuire is the Anglicized form of the Irish surname Mag Uidhir, meaning 'son of Odhar,' where 'odhar' denotes a pale or dun complexion. Originating in County Fermanagh, the MacGuires were a prominent Gaelic clan. Its use as a given name is a modern American phenomenon, following the trend of adopting surnames as first names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mac, Guy
Sibling names for Mcguire
Names that share Mcguire's style, for a brother or sister.
