Macklin
- US rank
- #998
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #998 in 2025
228 babies were named Macklin in the US in 2025. It has climbed 136 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1922–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Macklin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 7,491 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Macklin, 228 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Macklin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMacklin first shows up in US birth records in 1922, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 103 years since.
- Best yearMacklin is at its all-time high right now: #998 in 2025.
- Then vs nowMacklin is 11× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 81,967 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 7,491.
- TrendMacklin has climbed 136 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #998. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedMacklin is most popular in Nebraska, where it ranks #377, followed by Missouri (#439) and Minnesota (#446). It's in the top 1,000 in 15 states.
About the name Macklin
Macklin is a boy name of Celtic and Scottish origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-lin”. US birth records list Macklin for boys from 1922 to 2025, in 48 of those 104 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #998 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #998, with 228 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.6 | 1,739,130 boys |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 2,000,000 boys |
| 1940s | 0.7 | 1,369,863 boys |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,125,000 boys |
| 1970s | 0.6 | 1,562,500 boys |
| 1980s | 3.6 | 274,725 boys |
| 1990s | 11 | 87,413 boys |
| 2000s | 12 | 86,281 boys |
| 2010s | 50 | 19,984 boys |
| 2020s | 100 | 9,998 boys |
Other spellings of Macklin
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Macklin
What is the origin of the name Macklin?
Macklin has Celtic, Scottish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Macklin a boy or girl name?
Macklin is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Macklin?
Macklin ranked #998 for US boys in 2025, given to 228 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#998).