Mcgwire
About Mcgwire
McGwire is a masculine given name that originated as an Irish and Scottish surname meaning "son of the dark-complexioned one" or "son of Gwyer." Its transition to first-name status likely gained momentum following baseball player Mark McGwire's fame in the 1990s, particularly during his record-breaking 1998 season. As a first name, McGwire represents the continuing trend of using family surnames as given names, appealing to parents seeking distinctive options with historical connections. The name carries a strong, athletic association while maintaining its Celtic heritage. Though uncommon as a first name, McGwire fits alongside other surname-inspired choices like McKenzie, McCall, and McGraw that have found places in contemporary naming practices.
Pronounced mik-GWYR.
As of October 2026, Mcgwire ranked #12691 in US births in 2005 SSA, peaked at #2499 in 1999.
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Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Mcgwire on lists
Famous Mcgwires
- Mark David McGwire
American baseball player