Total births
97
Boys' name · since 1998
Mcgwire
Since 1998, U.S. Social Security records show 97 babies named Mcgwire, peaking in 1999. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 97
- total births
- 1998–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
Mcgwire is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 97 have been recorded since 1998.
Social Security Administration records show Mcgwire recorded 97 times among boys since 1998, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1998 to 2005.
- 97 total births
- 1998–2005 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
97 boys have been named Mcgwire since 1998, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2005.
- 97
- total births
- 1998–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Mcgwire was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
36 babies were named Mcgwire in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
Mcgwire's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Mcgwire's full recorded timeline at 2001, 33% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 67% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2005, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1999 peak of 36 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Mcgwire at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1999
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1998
Mcgwire popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1998–2005
- Peak year (1999)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 8 years of records
Mcgwire by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Mcgwire's strongest decade.
51 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Mcgwire births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
51 births
- 2000s
2000s
46 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 51 births (53% of all-time use).
Mcgwire by state
Where Mcgwire concentrates geographically, total births since 1998
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Missouri | | 5 | 5.2% |
Missouri share of Mcgwire's total US births 5.2%
5 of 97 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mcgwire? ▼
97 babies have been named Mcgwire since 1998. It was last recorded in 2005. The peak year was 1999 with 36 births.
When was Mcgwire most popular? ▼
Mcgwire was most popular in the 1990s decade with 51 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
Where is Mcgwire most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mcgwire are Missouri (5 births).
How long has the name Mcgwire been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Mcgwire since 1998 -- 8 years through the most recent 2005 data.
What names are similar to Mcgwire? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mcguire, Mcgregor, Mcgarrett. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mcgwire's data
- Mcgwire's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (51 total births) through the 2000s (46) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Missouri records the most Mcgwires (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Missouri 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.
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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, 1998–2005 (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. "Mcgwire: Baby Name Since 1998 - 97 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mcgwire. 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 Mcgwire 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.