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Maclin

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Pronounced MAK-lin /ˈmæk.lɪn/High

Meaning: From the Irish surname Macklin/Maclin — 'son of Flann/Floinn', 'the red/ruddy one'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Crisp and modern: Maclin is the Irish 'son of the red one'. Sleek, distinctive, and warm (nickname Mac).

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Origin MediumIrish

MeaningFrom the Irish surname Macklin/Maclin — 'son of Flann/Floinn', 'the red/ruddy one'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5159 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 406

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maclin comes from the Irish surname Macklin/Maclin — 'son of Flann/Floinn', 'the red or ruddy one' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, distinctive, modern surname-name; nickname Mac.

It registers thinly as a first name. Rare, son-of-the-red-one at the (likely) root, and crisp.

Did you know? Maclin/Macklin comes from the Irish, 'son of Flann/Floinn', 'the red or ruddy one' — a crisp, distinctive surname-name (nickname Mac).

Overall data confidence 58%

Surname references — Macklin — routes layered

Variations

MacklinMacklandMack

Nicknames

Mac

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maclin mean?

Maclin is Irish for 'son of Flann/Floinn', 'the red/ruddy one'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Maclin?

It's said MAK-lin /ˈmæk.lɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maclin a boy or girl name?

Maclin is a boy's name.

How popular is Maclin?

Maclin is a rare name in the U.S.