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Mccartney

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Pronounced muh-KART-nee /məˈkɑrt.ni/Medium

Meaning: From the Irish surname McCartney (Mac Artaine), 'son of Artan or Cartan,' a diminutive tied to Irish personal names. Used as a first name largely for its musical fame, via Paul McCartney of the Beatles; more surname-style in feel.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname-name with a famous ring: McCartney means 'son of Artan' in Irish (said 'muh-KART-nee'). Musical, thanks to Paul McCartney.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningFrom the Irish surname McCartney (Mac Artaine), 'son of Artan or Cartan,' a diminutive tied to Irish personal names. Used as a first name largely for its musical fame, via Paul McCartney of the Beatles; more surname-style in feel.
U.S. rank (2025)#12731 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 320

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819962025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mccartney comes from the Irish surname Mac Artaine, 'son of Artan or Cartan.' Its move into given-name use rides on the fame of Paul McCartney of the Beatles, giving it a musical, modern surname-style feel. It leans more surname than traditional first name, which we note (said 'muh-KART-nee').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and musical.

Did you know? Mccartney is an Irish surname, 'son of Artan,' carried into first-name use largely on the strength of Beatle Paul McCartney — a musical surname-style pick, which we note (said 'muh-KART-nee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Mccartney — Irish surname 'son of Artan'; surname-style first name

Variations

MacartneyMccartnyCartney

Nicknames

MacCartCarty

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mccartney mean?

It's an Irish surname meaning 'son of Artan or Cartan,' now used as a first name.

How do you pronounce Mccartney?

It's said muh-KART-nee /məˈkɑrt.ni/ — three syllables, stress on 'KART.'

Is Mccartney a boy or girl name?

Mccartney is a surname used for both; here it's a girl's name.

How popular is Mccartney?

Mccartney is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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