Macklin Boy

Popularity: #744 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationMAK-lin / /ˈmæk.lɪn/

Irish; Scottish

Meaning

Irish: son of the servant of St. John; Scottish: son of the warrior

Historical & Cultural Background

Macklin is derived from the Irish surname Mac Gilla Chainnigh, which means 'son of the servant of St. John.' It has also been associated with Scottish heritage, where it can mean 'son of the warrior.' The name has seen varying levels of popularity in different regions, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often used as both a first name and a surname.

Trend Summary

Macklin has experienced a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Similar Names

KellanDeclanCillianAidanDylanGavinKieranRonanFinnLiam

Variants

  • Maclin
  • Macklynn

International Variants

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Famous people named Macklin

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Sibling Suggestions

MasonMalcolmMadisonMaverickMilo

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Macklin was first seen in the United States in 1922. Macklin has ranked as high as #1180 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Missouri, Ohio, Illinois, and California. In the past 5 years the name Macklin has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Macklin (2024)

StateBirthsShare
IL 16
14%
PA 15
13%
FL 11
10%
OH 11
10%
NY 9
8%
TX 9
8%
MO 9
8%
MA 8
7%
MN 8
7%
GA 7
6%
KS 6
5%
CA 5
4%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19225
19335
19425
19466
19516
197510
19817
19837
198612
198711
198811
198921
199016
199118
199230
199340
199429
199521
199618
199715
199820
199916
200024
200114
200218
200318
200419
200532
200620
200732
200823
200932
201048
201148
201250
201365
201469
201589
2016118
2017124
2018151
2019170
2020172
2021175
2022151
2023130
2024180