Macklin Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Macklin is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Macklin?
Macklin is spelled M-A-C-K-L-I-N. The name has 7 letters.
Macklin at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Macklin may derive from an Anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Mac Gille Eoin, meaning “son of the servant of Saint John.”
- Origin
- Macklin is commonly associated with Scottish and Irish origins, being a surname that has transitioned into use as a given name.
- Pronunciation
- MAK-lin · 2 syllables
Macklin Popularity in 2025
Rank#13,208
Recorded Births6
Rank#998
Recorded Births228
- Girls usage fell 1,011 places to #13,208 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2023.
- Boys usage rose 162 places to #998 and recorded 48 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Macklin Mean?
Macklin may derive from an Anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Mac Gille Eoin, meaning “son of the servant of Saint John.”
Origin: Macklin is commonly associated with Scottish and Irish origins, being a surname that has transitioned into use as a given name.
How Do You Pronounce Macklin?
PronunciationMAK-lin
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Macklin?
- History
- Historical documents show Macklin was used primarily as a family name before some modern use as a given name.
Macklin Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2009 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 6 | #13,208 |
| 2025 | Boys | 228 | #998 |
| 2024 | Boys | 180 | #1,160 |
| 2023 | Girls | 7 | #12,197 |
| 2023 | Boys | 130 | #1,408 |
| 2022 | Girls | 8 | #11,231 |
| 2022 | Boys | 151 | #1,278 |
| 2021 | Boys | 175 | #1,148 |
| 2020 | Girls | 7 | #12,142 |
| 2020 | Boys | 172 | #1,134 |
| 2019 | Girls | 8 | #11,356 |
| 2019 | Boys | 170 | #1,144 |
| 2018 | Girls | 6 | #13,793 |
| 2018 | Boys | 151 | #1,228 |
| 2017 | Girls | 6 | #14,124 |
| 2017 | Boys | 124 | #1,408 |
| 2016 | Boys | 118 | #1,456 |
| 2015 | Boys | 89 | #1,729 |
| 2014 | Boys | 69 | #2,044 |
| 2013 | Boys | 65 | #2,065 |
| 2012 | Boys | 50 | #2,488 |
| 2011 | Boys | 48 | #2,547 |
| 2010 | Boys | 48 | #2,556 |
| 2009 | Boys | 32 | #3,399 |
When Was Macklin Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
228 recorded births
National rank #998
2024 · Boys
180 recorded births
National rank #1,160
2021 · Boys
175 recorded births
National rank #1,148
2020 · Boys
172 recorded births
National rank #1,134
Where Macklin Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NE | #377 | 6 |
| MO | #439 | 14 |
| MN | #446 | 12 |
| MA | #467 | 10 |
| CO | #468 | 12 |
| IA | #571 | 5 |
| PA | #577 | 16 |
| MI | #679 | 11 |