Maclin
Every Maclin since 1996 — 443 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maclin
Maclin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,099 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 443 American babies have been named Maclin. Its peak came in 2018, when 42 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 Maclin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maclin 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 | — | — | 26 | #4,099 |
| 2024 | — | — | 19 | #5,187 |
| 2023 | — | — | 26 | #4,176 |
| 2022 | — | — | 32 | #3,586 |
| 2021 | — | — | 19 | #5,046 |
| 2020 | — | — | 39 | #3,008 |
| 2019 | — | — | 29 | #3,768 |
| 2018 | — | — | 42 | #2,872 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,434 | 23 | #4,411 |
| 2016 | — | — | 40 | #2,964 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,659 | 28 | #3,838 |
| 2014 | — | — | 16 | #5,621 |
| 2013 | — | — | 11 | #7,353 |
| 2012 | — | — | 21 | #4,622 |
| 2011 | — | — | 21 | #4,602 |
| 2010 | — | — | 15 | #5,929 |
| 2009 | — | — | 7 | #10,577 |
| 2008 | — | — | 7 | #10,604 |
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| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #12,043 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maclin in 2025?
Maclin ranked #4,099 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maclin?
443 babies have been named Maclin in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maclin most popular?
Maclin peaked in 2018, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Maclin a boy or girl name?
Maclin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maclin rising or falling?
Maclin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.