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.
- #17,625 of 45,481
- all-time among boys
- 97
- born since 1998
- 1990s
- peak 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.
- #17,625 of 45,481 all-time among boys
- 97 born since 1998
- 1990s peak decade
Data updated Aug 2026
The verdict
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mcgwire ranks #17,625 of 45,481 boys' names by all-time recorded births (highest first). 97 born since 1998, peaking in the 1990s.
- #17,625 of 45,481
- all-time among boys
- 97
- born since 1998
- 1990s
- peak decade
Mcgwire's 97 recorded births place it above 61.18% of the 45,481 boys names in the full SSA archive.
The state file records this name in 1 jurisdictions, led by Missouri.
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 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
1990s is the heaviest window (51 births, 53% of the file).
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% |
5 of 97 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mcgwire? ▼
Where does Mcgwire sit in the SSA name archive? ▼
When was Mcgwire most popular? ▼
Where is Mcgwire most popular? ▼
How long has the name Mcgwire been used? ▼
What names are similar to Mcgwire? ▼
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
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Mcgwire
Nearby Names Like Mcgwire
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mcgwire
Compare Mcgwire side by side: Mcgwire vs Mcguire Mcgwire vs Mcgregor Mcgwire vs Mcgarrett
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Nationwide names with similar peak year or record span
Two nationwide peer axes for Mcgwire: closest SSA peak year, and closest first→latest record span. Distinct from the spelling and current-rank neighborhoods above.
Similar peak year (~1999)
Similar record span (~7 yrs)
Peak year is the single SSA year with the most births for that name; record span is first-to-latest year in the national files, not a recommendation or shared origin claim.
Data Sources
Data as of August 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).
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 August 2026.