Maclin
Boy name · #4104 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Maclin? In official American birth records, Maclin has been tracked continuously since 1996, giving it 29 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 26 baby boys were named Maclin, placing it at #4104 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3775, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 69,231 boys born in 2025 was named Maclin.
Babies named Maclin per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 29-year story
Maclin first appears in the Social Security records in 1996, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2018, when 42 boys were named Maclin — good for #2848 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Maclin against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Maclin in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Maclin is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Maclin will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Maclin is most common
State-level data for Maclin is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Maclin
Statistically, parents drawn to Maclin tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Waylin, Muhsin, Kellin, Zaylin, and Maxson.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Maclin | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #4050 |
| 2024 | 19 | #5067 |
| 2023 | 26 | #4112 |
| 2022 | 32 | #3533 |
| 2021 | 19 | #4936 |
| 2020 | 39 | #2980 |
| 2019 | 29 | #3716 |
| 2018 | 42 | #2848 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4331 |
| 2016 | 40 | #2935 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3775 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5485 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7026 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4533 |
| 2011 | 21 | #4509 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5741 |
| 2009 | 7 | #9864 |
| 2008 | 7 | #9871 |
| 2003 | 5 | #10894 |
| 1996 | 6 | #7971 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Maclin?
In official American birth records, the name Maclin first appeared in 1996 (over 29 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 29 years.
Is Maclin a popular boy name?
Maclin ranked #4104 among boys in 2025 with 26 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3775.
When was the name Maclin most popular?
Maclin peaked in 2018, when 42 American boys received the name (ranked #2848 that year). Since 2018 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Maclin?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 69,231 newborn American boys was named Maclin. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.