Macklyn
Every Macklyn since 2005 — 351 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Macklyn
Macklyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,357 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2005, 351 American babies have been named Macklyn — about 77% girls and 23% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2018, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Macklyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Macklyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,357 | 6 | #11,491 |
| 2024 | 21 | #5,899 | 8 | #9,529 |
| 2023 | 24 | #5,329 | — | — |
| 2022 | 21 | #5,892 | 8 | #9,531 |
| 2021 | 28 | #4,790 | 6 | #11,614 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,592 | 9 | #8,484 |
| 2019 | 24 | #5,398 | 8 | #9,413 |
| 2018 | 30 | #4,630 | 7 | #10,341 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,686 | 7 | #10,370 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5,905 | 8 | #9,370 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,749 | 12 | #6,929 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,794 | — | — |
| 2013 | 11 | #9,991 | — | — |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,949 | — | — |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,229 | — | — |
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| 2005 | 5 | #18,128 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Macklyn in 2025?
Macklyn ranked #7,357 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Macklyn?
351 babies have been named Macklyn in the United States since 2005, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Macklyn most popular?
Macklyn peaked in 2018, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Macklyn a boy or girl name?
Macklyn is used for both: about 77% of babies named Macklyn have been girls and 23% boys.
Is the name Macklyn rising or falling?
Macklyn is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.