Boy · #6,660 in 2026

Macklan

Name: Popularity of the name Macklan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Macklan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,660

Peak Rank

#4,568 (2022)

Total Babies

156

5-Yr Trend

+13%

2012

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#4568

Peak Rank

156

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Macklan

Macklan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2012, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 22 Macklans were born — ranking #4,568 that year. As of 2026, Macklan ranks #6,660 for baby boys with 12 births, gradually rising (+13%). In total, more than 156 Macklans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Macklan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Macklan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Maclin
Macklin
Mclin
Mechlin
Mackling
Mclean
Mcclain
Maclean
Mallon
Machen
Macken
Mclain

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Macklan

What does the name Macklan mean?

Macklan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2012. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Macklan in 2026?

In 2026, Macklan ranks #6,660 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Macklan most popular?

Macklan reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #4,568 that year with 22 babies given the name.

Is Macklan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Macklan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Macklan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Macklan include Zia, Sayan, Maciah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Macklan

Macklan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2012 and has accumulated 156 births in the dataset. Macklan's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #4,568. Use the chart and map above to compare Macklan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.