Total births
17
Boys' name · since 1942
Mcauthur
Since 1942, U.S. Social Security records show 17 babies named Mcauthur, peaking in 1942. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 17
- total births
- 1942–1961
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
Mcauthur is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 17 have been recorded since 1942.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mcauthur has been recorded 17 times among boys since 1942, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1940s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1942 to 1961.
- 17 total births
- 1942–1961 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 71% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
17 boys have been named Mcauthur since 1942, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1961.
- 17
- total births
- 1942–1961
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
71% of everyone ever named Mcauthur was born in this single decade.
1942
Single peak year
7 babies were named Mcauthur in 1942 - its busiest year on record.
Mcauthur's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Mcauthur's full recorded timeline at 1943, 59% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 41% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1943, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1942 peak of 7 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Mcauthur at a glance
Last recorded 1961Peak year
1942
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1942
Mcauthur popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1942–1961
- Peak year (1942)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Mcauthur by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Mcauthur's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 71% of all-time use.
Mcauthur births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s
1940s
12 births
- 1960s
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 12 births (71% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mcauthur? ▼
17 babies have been named Mcauthur since 1942. It was last recorded in 1961. The peak year was 1942 with 7 births.
When was Mcauthur most popular? ▼
Mcauthur was most popular in the 1940s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1942.
How long has the name Mcauthur been used? ▼
Mcauthur has been recorded in Social Security data since 1942, spanning 20 years of data through 1961.
What names are similar to Mcauthur? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mcarthur, Mcallister, Mcadoo, Mcarther, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mcauthur's data
- Mcauthur's usage has stayed within range of its 1940s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 1960s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Mcauthur
Nearby Names Like Mcauthur
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mcauthur
Mcarthur Boy
2,275 births
Mcallister Boy
70 births
Mcadoo Boy
68 births
Mcarther Boy
47 births
Mcauther Boy
20 births
Compare Mcauthur side by side: Mcauthur vs Mcarthur Mcauthur vs Mcallister Mcauthur vs Mcadoo
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1942–1961 (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. "Mcauthur: Baby Name Since 1942 - 17 Births, Peak 1942." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mcauthur. 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 Mcauthur 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 June 2026.