Macklin Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish and Irish
Gender Distribution:
98% Masculine / 2% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Gaelic surname Mac Gille Eáin, meaning 'son of the servant of St. John'.
Meaning of the Name Macklin
Macklin is a variant of the name McLean or Maclean which is of Scottish and Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic surname Mac Gille Eáin, meaning 'son of the servant of St. John'. The name Macklin also has variations in spelling such as Maclaine, MacLain, and McLain. It has historically been a surname but has gained popularity as a first name in recent years.
Popularity of the Name Macklin
The popularity for the name Macklin peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 175 births, which ranked number 2,435 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Macklin had the most female births in 2019 with 8, which ranked number 11,333 out of 17,997 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2021 with 175, which ranked number 1,144 out of 14,057 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Macklin has increased sharply over the last ten years from 50 births to 158 births, an increase of 216.00%. Among males, Macklin has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 50 births to 150 births, an increase of 200.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Macklin
- 20 Year Trend of Macklin: 777.78%
- 10 Year Trend of Macklin: 216.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Macklin: 200.00%
Popularity of Macklin by State
For males, Macklin was most popular in Midwestern states with 48 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in PA, with 14 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Macklin. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | 2220 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 12 | 721 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 8 | 698 | < 5 | N/A |
| KS | 6 | 500 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 13 | 443 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 9 | 848 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 14 | 630 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 6 | 951 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 6 | 887 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Macklin
- Total Births of Macklin: 177 (12.19%)
- Male Births of Macklin: 167 (11.61%)
Given the upward trend of Macklin over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 12.19% increase in total births, for a total of 177 births in 2024. Male births for Macklin have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 167 male births in 2024, an increase of 11.61%.