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Mccartney
UnisexMeaning of Mccartney: Scottish: 'son of the bear'
Mccartney is a unisex name most strongly associated with Scottish naming. It has 9 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 8158th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#8158
12 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
444
First recorded 1995 · peak 2008
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
28% boys · 72% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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