Maclain
Every Maclain since 1988 — 424 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maclain
Maclain is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,492 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 424 American babies have been named Maclain. Its peak came in 2007, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Maclain stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maclain 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 | — | — | 6 | #11,492 |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,728 |
| 2023 | — | — | 9 | #8,664 |
| 2022 | — | — | 12 | #7,077 |
| 2021 | — | — | 9 | #8,587 |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #11,458 |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #10,415 |
| 2018 | — | — | 12 | #6,972 |
| 2017 | — | — | 14 | #6,220 |
| 2016 | — | — | 8 | #9,371 |
| 2015 | — | — | 11 | #7,361 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,357 |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #9,342 |
| 2012 | — | — | 5 | #13,465 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,472 | 12 | #6,855 |
| 2010 | — | — | 14 | #6,249 |
| 2009 | — | — | 9 | #8,741 |
| 2008 | — | — | 18 | #5,184 |
| 2007 | — | — | 22 | #4,454 |
| 2006 | — | — | 18 | #4,977 |
| 2005 | — | — | 15 | #5,469 |
| 2004 | — | — | 17 | #4,919 |
| 2003 | — | — | 16 | #4,956 |
| 2002 | — | — | 17 | #4,623 |
| 2001 | — | — | 13 | #5,558 |
| 2000 | — | — | 19 | #4,153 |
| 1995 | — | — | 13 | #4,697 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maclain in 2025?
Maclain ranked #11,492 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maclain?
424 babies have been named Maclain in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maclain most popular?
Maclain peaked in 2007, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Maclain a boy or girl name?
Maclain is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maclain rising or falling?
Maclain has been roughly stable over the past decade.