Mcclain Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmick-LAYN / mɪkˈleɪnIrish; Scottish
Meaning
Irish: son of the servant of Saint Clann; Scottish: son of the servant of the church
Historical & Cultural Background
The name McClain is of Gaelic origin, commonly found in both Irish and Scottish cultures. It is a patronymic surname, indicating lineage or descent. The prefix 'Mac' or 'Mc' means 'son of' in Gaelic, which is a common feature in many Scottish and Irish surnames. The name has been used as a given name in modern times, particularly in the United States.
Trend Summary
The name McClain has seen a moderate rise in popularity in the United States in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Maclain
- McLain
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mcclain was first seen in the United States in 1918. Mcclain has ranked as high as #1372 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Mcclain has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mcclain
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 17 |