Maclean
Gender-neutral name · Celtic · Irish
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,296 in 1998
0 babies were named Maclean in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1987–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Maclean you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryMaclean first shows up in US birth records in 1987, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 38 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1998, when it reached #3,296.
About the name Maclean
Maclean is a gender-neutral name of Celtic and Irish origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ean”. US birth records list Maclean for boys from 1987 to 2024, in 31 of those 38 years. Its best year was 1998, when it ranked #3,296 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2024, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Celtic namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 boys |
| 1990s | 5.6 | 179,211 boys |
| 2000s | 5.3 | 189,753 boys |
| 2010s | 2.3 | 438,596 boys |
| 2020s | 3.6 | 277,778 boys |
More Celtic names
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
Questions about the name Maclean
What is the origin of the name Maclean?
Maclean has Celtic, Irish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Evelyn, Isla, Owen.
Is Maclean a boy or girl name?
Both. Maclean is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Maclean?
Maclean is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #3,296 in 1998.