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Mccarthy
OriginIrish surname
Meaning"son of Cárthach"
GenderBoy & girl
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US rank · girlsUnranked
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About Mccarthy
McCarthy is one of a wave of new Irish surname-names, one of the most popular last names of Irish origin now translated to a first name. Mac is an attractive nickname.
Mccarthy for girls
McCarthy is one of the most common Irish surnames, all fair game as first names for American babies, especially baby girls!
Pronounced muh-KAR-thee.
As of October 2026, Mccarthy ranked #13496 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #9440 in 2019.
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