Cormac
Every Cormac since 1956 — 3,698 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cormac
Cormac is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,298 in 2025 with 150 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 3,698 American babies have been named Cormac. Its peak came in 2014, when 196 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cormac stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cormac year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 150 | #1,298 |
| 2024 | 157 | #1,256 |
| 2023 | 158 | #1,238 |
| 2022 | 152 | #1,271 |
| 2021 | 158 | #1,219 |
| 2020 | 153 | #1,227 |
| 2019 | 141 | #1,304 |
| 2018 | 140 | #1,301 |
| 2017 | 177 | #1,100 |
| 2016 | 170 | #1,138 |
| 2015 | 175 | #1,103 |
| 2014 | 196 | #1,033 |
| 2013 | 169 | #1,098 |
| 2012 | 163 | #1,125 |
| 2011 | 150 | #1,180 |
| 2010 | 126 | #1,349 |
| 2009 | 103 | #1,574 |
| 2008 | 113 | #1,453 |
| 2007 | 102 | #1,540 |
| 2006 | 74 | #1,844 |
| 2005 | 72 | #1,808 |
| 2004 | 58 | #2,056 |
| 2003 | 56 | #2,033 |
| 2002 | 67 | #1,726 |
| 2001 | 74 | #1,602 |
| 2000 | 52 | #1,970 |
| 1995 | 34 | #2,305 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,345 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,256 |
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Famous people named Cormac
- Cormac McCarthy Writer · b. 1933
- Cormac Murphy-O'Connor Religious figure · 1932–2017
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cormac in 2025?
Cormac ranked #1,298 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 150 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cormac?
3,698 babies have been named Cormac in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cormac most popular?
Cormac peaked in 2014, when 196 newborns received the name.
Is Cormac a boy or girl name?
Cormac is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cormac rising or falling?
Cormac has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Cormac?
Well-known people named Cormac include Cormac McCarthy (writer), Cormac Murphy-O'Connor (religious figure).