Boy · #9,752 in 2026

Maclen

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

Current Rank

#9,752

Peak Rank

#7,583 (2021)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2021

First Year

2023

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#7583

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Maclen

Maclen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2021, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 10 Maclens were born — ranking #7,583 that year. As of 2026, Maclen ranks #9,752 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 17 Maclens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Maclen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Maclen 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 Maclen

What does the name Maclen mean?

Maclen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2021. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Maclen in 2026?

In 2026, Maclen ranks #9,752 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Maclen most popular?

Maclen reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #7,583 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Maclen a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Maclen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Maclen include Emmery, Staton, Norlan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Maclen

Maclen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2021 and has accumulated 17 births in the dataset. Maclen's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #7,583. Use the chart and map above to compare Maclen'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.