Total births
432
Boys' name · since 1996
Maclin
Maclin has 432 recorded births since 1996 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2018 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5168
- among boys today
- 432
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
Maclin currently ranks #5168 among boys' names in America, with 432 babies recorded since 1996.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Maclin has been recorded 432 times among boys since 1996, currently ranked #5168 nationally and more common than 64% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2025.
- #5168 among boys today
- 432 born since 1996
- 2010s peak decade
- 64% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Maclin is currently the #5168 boys' name in America, more common than 64% of boys - 432 born since 1996, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5168
- among boys today
- 432
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
Maclin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5168
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 64% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Maclin was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
42 babies were named Maclin in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Maclin compares
432 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
Maclin's all-time total is 18% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Maclin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 432 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 23 | 22,252 |
Maclin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Maclin splits its recorded history at 2016: 68% of all births land in the more recent half, 32% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2003 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2018 peak of 42 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Maclin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#5,168
Active since
1996
Maclin popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Maclin popularity over time - girls
11 total births recorded since 2015 (Maclin as girls' name)
Maclin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Maclin's strongest decade.
246 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Maclin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2000s 19
2000s
19 births
- 2010s
2010s
246 births
- 2020s
2020s
161 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 246 births (57% of all-time use).
Maclin by state
Where Maclin concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Missouri | | 20 | 4.6% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 12 | 2.8% |
Missouri share of Maclin's total US births 4.6%
Even split
20 of 432 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maclin? ▼
432 babies have been named Maclin since 1996. It currently ranks #5168 among boys. The peak year was 2018 with 42 births.
When was Maclin most popular? ▼
Maclin was most popular in the 2010s decade with 246 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Maclin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Maclin are Missouri (20 births), Pennsylvania (12 births).
How long has the name Maclin been used? ▼
Records for Maclin go back to 1996, giving 30 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Maclin? ▼
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 Maclin's data
- Maclin's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (246 total births) through the 2020s (161) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Missouri records the most Maclins (20 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Missouri 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 Maclin
Nearby Names Like Maclin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maclin
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 Maclin side by side: Maclin vs Mack Maclin vs Mac Maclin vs Mackenzie
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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, 1996–2025 (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. "Maclin: #5168 Boys' Name - 432 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maclin. 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 Maclin 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.