Mooney
A boy's name of Irish origin with 6 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Mooney is a two-syllable boy's name with a bright, approachable sound — giving the name a friendly, informal feel. With only 6 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Mooney is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Mooney is a boy's baby name of Irish origin, an Anglicization of the Irish Gaelic surname Ó Maonaigh — from maonach, meaning 'wealthy' or 'affluent.' As a given name, it carries the Irish surname-to-first-name tradition with a bright, accessible sound.
Mooney is one of those Irish surnames that wears its origins lightly — energetic and upbeat in sound, carrying the warmth of the Irish naming tradition without feeling heavy or overly formal.
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Mooney is cataloged under the Irish naming tradition. Celtic names carry the echoes of ancient insular traditions, often drawing from nature, warfare, and mythology.
In the U.S., Mooney has been recorded as a boy's name since 2023, with 6 total births. Browse the Irish names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Mooney has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2023.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | — |
The Story of Mooney
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Mooney is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Mooney are most likely born between 2023 and 2023.
How rare is Mooney?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Mooney is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2023, peaked in the 2020s with 6 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2023–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | #11786 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2023–2023