Macklin

Macklin is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 180 boys in the United States.

Macklin at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Macklin

Macklin belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Macklin first appears in Social Security records in 1922. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1136 in 2020, and in 2024 180 babies received the name — 2,301 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Macklin in US records

First recorded (US)
1922
Best US rank
#1136 in 2020
Peak year
2024
Babies named Macklin in 2024
180
Total since 1880
2,301

Macklin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2006
Best rank
#4052 in 2006
Babies named Macklin in 2025
3
Total since 1996
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Macklin mean?

The meaning of Macklin is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Macklin a boy or girl name?

Macklin is a boy name. In 2024, 180 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Macklin?

Macklin comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Macklin?

Macklin first appears in US records in 1922. Its best-ever ranking was #1136 in 2020, and 180 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].