Total births
47
Boys' name · since 1942
Mcarther
Since 1942, U.S. Social Security records show 47 babies named Mcarther, peaking in 1942. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 47
- total births
- 1942–1945
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
Mcarther sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 47 recorded since 1942.
Social Security Administration records show Mcarther recorded 47 times among boys since 1942, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1942 to 1945.
- 47 total births
- 1942–1945 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
47 boys have been named Mcarther since 1942, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1945.
- 47
- total births
- 1942–1945
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Mcarther was born in this single decade.
1942
Single peak year
23 babies were named Mcarther in 1942 - its busiest year on record.
Mcarther's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mcarther's SSA record in two at 1943 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1945, with only 11 births recorded -- set against the 1942 peak of 23, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mcarther at a glance
Last recorded 1945Peak year
1942
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1942
Mcarther popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1942–1945
- Peak year (1942)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 4 years of records
Mcarther by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Mcarther's strongest decade.
47 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Mcarther births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s
1940s
47 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 47 births (100% of all-time use).
Mcarther by state
Where Mcarther concentrates geographically, total births since 1942
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 7 | 14.9% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 5 | 10.6% |
South Carolina share of Mcarther's total US births 14.9%
Even split
7 of 47 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mcarther? ▼
47 babies have been named Mcarther since 1942. It was last recorded in 1945. The peak year was 1942 with 23 births.
When was Mcarther most popular? ▼
Mcarther was most popular in the 1940s decade with 47 total births. The single peak year was 1942.
Where is Mcarther most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mcarther are South Carolina (7 births), Mississippi (5 births).
How long has the name Mcarther been used? ▼
Mcarther has been recorded in Social Security data since 1942, spanning 4 years of data through 1945.
What names are similar to Mcarther? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mcarthur, Mcallister, Mcadoo, Mcauther, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mcarther's data
- South Carolina records the most Mcarthers (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Mcarther
Nearby Names Like Mcarther
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mcarther
Mcarthur Boy
2,275 births
Mcallister Boy
70 births
Mcadoo Boy
68 births
Mcauther Boy
20 births
Mcauthur Boy
17 births
Compare Mcarther side by side: Mcarther vs Mcarthur Mcarther vs Mcallister Mcarther vs Mcadoo
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1942–1945 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mcarther: Baby Name Since 1942 - 47 Births, Peak 1942." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mcarther. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Mcarther draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.