Total births
419
Boys' name · since 1988
Maclain
Since 1988, U.S. Social Security records show 419 babies named Maclain, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8569
- among boys today
- 419
- born since 1988
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
419 babies have been named Maclain since 1988, making it today's #8569 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Maclain recorded 419 times among boys since 1988, holding rank #8569 nationally today, ahead of 40% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2025.
- #8569 among boys today
- 419 born since 1988
- 2000s peak decade
- 40% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Maclain is currently the #8569 boys' name in America, more common than 40% of boys - 419 born since 1988, peaking in the 2000s.
- #8569
- among boys today
- 419
- born since 1988
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
Maclain vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8569
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 40% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Maclain was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
22 babies were named Maclain in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Maclain compares
419 Top 47% higher than 53% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Maclain's all-time total is 14% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Maclain | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 419 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 22 | 23 | 22,252 |
Maclain's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Maclain splits its recorded history at 2008: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1988 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2007 peak of 22 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Maclain at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#8,569
Active since
1988
Maclain popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Maclain popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 2011 (Maclain as girls' name)
Maclain by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Maclain's strongest decade.
164 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Maclain births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
97 births
- 2000s
2000s
164 births
- 2010s
2010s
102 births
- 2020s 51
2020s
51 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 164 births (39% of all-time use).
Maclain by state
Where Maclain concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #2 | Washington | | 5 | 1.2% |
Minnesota share of Maclain's total US births 1.2%
Even split
5 of 419 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maclain? ▼
Since 1988, Social Security records show 419 babies named Maclain. Today it holds rank #8569 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2007, with 22 births.
When was Maclain most popular? ▼
Maclain was most popular in the 2000s decade with 164 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Maclain most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Maclain are Minnesota (5 births), Washington (5 births).
How long has the name Maclain been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Maclain since 1988 -- 38 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Maclain? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mack, Mac, Mackenzie, Maceo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Maclain's data
- Maclain's decade-level peak was the 2000s (164 total births); usage has since declined to 51 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Maclains (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Maclain
Nearby Names Like Maclain
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maclain
Mack Boy
#498 42,720 births
Mac Boy
#695 11,397 births
Mackenzie Boy
#1870 7,861 births
Maceo Boy
#2137 3,195 births
Macario Boy
#3401 2,824 births
Compare Maclain side by side: Maclain vs Mack Maclain vs Mac Maclain vs Mackenzie
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1988–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Maclain: #8569 Boys' Name - 419 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maclain. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Maclain draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.