Cormac

An uncommon Irish pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameIrishDeclining Also a pet name
#1254 16in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name from Irish.

Cormac is a boy's baby name of Irish origin, from the Old Irish Corbmac, possibly composed of corb (chariot, raven) and mac (son), meaning 'son of the chariot' or 'son of the raven.'

A name with deep roots in Irish mythology and history — Cormac Mac Airt was one of the legendary High Kings of Ireland, celebrated for his wisdom and justice. Author Cormac McCarthy — one of America's most celebrated novelists — gave the name literary gravitas. It's a genuinely Irish name with mythology, history, and literature behind it.

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Popularity Over Time

Cormac climbed 802 spots in the last 20 years — from #2056 to #1254.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Cormac
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s778
2010s1,607
2000s771
1990s269
1980s48
1970s61
1960s10
1950s5

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(52 years, 19562024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Cormac
YearBirthsRank
2024157#1254
2023158#1238
2022152#1270
2021158#1218
2020153#1225
2019141#1304
2018140#1300
2017177#1099
2016170#1137
2015175#1103
2014196#1033
2013169#1098
2012163#1125
2011150#1180
2010126#1348
2009103#1574
2008113#1453
2007102#1540
200674#1844
200572#1808

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Cormac has two lives

Cormac, the baby name
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Cormac, the pet name
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19562024) · Methodology