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Cormac

Boy name

Cormac has been given to 3,698 babies in the U.S. since 1956. It peaked in 2014.

Meaning & origin

Borrowed from Irish, from Old Irish Cormac.

Origin: Irish

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

04998147196 18801900192019401960198020002020 Boys
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Total babies

3,698

Peak year

2014 (196 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1956

10-year trend

▼ -14%

Gender split

All boys

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Cormac.

FAQ

How popular is the name Cormac?

Cormac has been given to 3,698 babies in the U.S. since 1956. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Cormac peak?

Cormac peaked in 2014, when 196 babies were given the name.

Is Cormac a girl or boy name?

Cormac is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Cormac are boys).

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