Macklin
Ultimately from Irish Mac Gille Eoin.
Every Macklin since 1922 — 2,577 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Macklin
Macklin is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #998 in 2025 with 228 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1922, 2,577 American babies have been named Macklin. Its peak came in 2025, when 234 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Macklin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Macklin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,264 | 228 | #998 |
| 2024 | — | — | 180 | #1,161 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,936 | 130 | #1,411 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,837 | 151 | #1,279 |
| 2021 | — | — | 175 | #1,150 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,958 | 172 | #1,136 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,008 | 170 | #1,147 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,947 | 151 | #1,231 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,232 | 124 | #1,412 |
| 2016 | — | — | 118 | #1,461 |
| 2015 | — | — | 89 | #1,735 |
| 2014 | — | — | 69 | #2,054 |
| 2013 | — | — | 65 | #2,081 |
| 2012 | — | — | 50 | #2,510 |
| 2011 | — | — | 48 | #2,574 |
| 2010 | — | — | 48 | #2,573 |
| 2009 | — | — | 32 | #3,447 |
| 2008 | — | — | 23 | #4,346 |
| 2007 | — | — | 32 | #3,413 |
| 2006 | — | — | 20 | #4,620 |
| 2005 | — | — | 32 | #3,209 |
| 2004 | — | — | 19 | #4,528 |
| 2003 | — | — | 18 | #4,547 |
| 2002 | — | — | 18 | #4,428 |
| 2001 | — | — | 14 | #5,307 |
| 2000 | — | — | 24 | #3,489 |
| 1995 | — | — | 21 | #3,266 |
| 1990 | — | — | 16 | #3,712 |
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| 1975 | — | — | 10 | #3,577 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Macklin mean?
Ultimately from Irish Mac Gille Eoin.
How popular is the name Macklin in 2025?
Macklin ranked #998 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 228 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Macklin?
2,577 babies have been named Macklin in the United States since 1922, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Macklin most popular?
Macklin peaked in 2025, when 234 newborns received the name.
Is Macklin a boy or girl name?
Macklin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Macklin rising or falling?
Macklin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.