Boy · #6,418 in 2026

Maclan

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

Current Rank

#6,418

Peak Rank

#4,007 (2021)

Total Babies

201

5-Yr Trend

-2%

2013

First Year

2026

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#4007

Peak Rank

201

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Maclan

Maclan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2013, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 26 Maclans were born — ranking #4,007 that year. As of 2026, Maclan ranks #6,418 for baby boys with 13 births, holding steady (-2%). In total, more than 201 Maclans 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 Maclan

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

Mclin
Mclean
Mcclain
Maclin
Maclean
Mclain
Mcclane
Mclane
Mcclung
Mcclean
Maclaine
Mcclaine

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Maclan

What does the name Maclan mean?

Maclan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2013. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Maclan in 2026?

In 2026, Maclan ranks #6,418 among boys' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.

When was Maclan most popular?

Maclan reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #4,007 that year with 26 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Maclan most popular?

Maclan has historically been most popular in Pennsylvania. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Maclan.

Is Maclan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Maclan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Maclan include Jamoni, Areg, Bastien. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Maclan

Maclan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2013 and has accumulated 201 births in the dataset. Maclan's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #4,007. Use the chart and map above to compare Maclan'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.