Cormac

Meaning: Uncertain; possibly son of the charioteer
Origin: Irish

Boy's name · #1298 in the US (2025) · 2020s wave

Popularity over time

Cormac reached its best rank, #1033, in 2014 and ranked #1298 in 2025. Roughly 3,700 boys have been named Cormac since 1956.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 15 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#126 in N. Ireland (2025) · #141 in Ireland (2025) · #367 in Scotland (2025) · #1,124 in England & Wales (2025) · #1,251 in Canada (2025) · #2,103 in Austria (2023) · #8,946 in Italy (2023) · #430 in New Zealand (2017).

Famous Cormacs

Cormac McCarthy — American novelist, playwright, and screenwriter (1933–2023)
Cormac Murphy-O'Connor — English Catholic prelate (1932–2017)
Cormac Ryan — American basketball player (born 1998)
Cormac Izuchukwu — Irish rugby union player (born 2000)
Cormac Ó Gráda — Irish economic historian (born 1945)

In stories & tradition

Cormac McLaggen — Harry Potter (novel series)
Cormac mac Airt — Irish sovereign
Cormac Cond Longas — Ulster Cycle

What Cormacs become

Among 82 notable people named Cormac:

Sports figures appear 1.58× more often than among typical names — e.g. Cormac Ryan, American basketball player (born 1998).

Similar names: Kaine · Korbyn · Cian · Karsyn · Kamryn · Merrick

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