Maguire
Pronunciation: [ m-uhgw-EYER ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Maguire first appeared in US Social Security records in 1998.
Over 108 babies have been named Maguire in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maguire is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,290 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #15,290
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Maguire
Maguire is a girl name .
Is Maguire a boy or girl name? Maguire is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #15,290 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #15,439. Maguire is more commonly used as a girl name.
Maguire is currently ranked #15,290 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Maguire include Mag, Magu, Maguy, Maguie, Ire, Irey, May, Maie, and Magkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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