Macklin

Macklin - A very unique male name

Macklin appeared on the charts for the first time in 1993 on position #2089. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Macklin and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Macklin? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Macklin. The baby boy name Macklin was given to 186 baby boys in 2025, ranking #986 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 7,883 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Macklin peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 986.

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Macklin is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Macklin is currently topping the baby name charts in Nebraska at position #415 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,210.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Macklin is where you live.

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Macklin origin and meaning

Transferred surname — origin uncertain

Uncertain — Macklin is a surname (Irish and Scottish in its recorded forms) whose own derivation is disputed; as a given name it is a modern surname-style coinage in the Mack- family

Macklin has been recorded as a boy's first name in the US since 1993, part of the surname-name and Mack- wave (Mack, Mackay, Mckenzie for boys). The surname itself is old in Ireland and Scotland but its derivation is not settled, and the given name's appeal is its sound — a compact, sporty surname shape. It jumped to its highest point in 2025, helped by hockey star Macklin Celebrini's arrival in the NHL.

Origin uncertain

Macklin is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Macklin, pop culture references for the name Macklin and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Macklin

We've found the following names that sound similar to Macklin, sorted by popularity.

Miguelangel / Michaelangelo / Michelangelo / Michaelanthony / Meshilem / Meshulem / Macallan / Maclin / Maclain / Mcclinton /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Macklin

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Macklin a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Macklin?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

MAK-lin · /ˈmæklɪn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Macklyn — A -y- spelling variant
• Mack — The short name at its root, a separate established name

Nicknames: Mack

Famous bearers

• Macklin Celebrini — Canadian ice hockey centre, first overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft (b. 2006) Contemporary

Style

SurnameModern coinage

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Macklin for a fresh surname-style name with a built-in nickname, Mack. Celebrini has just given it a sporting face.

Worth knowing

• Very new as a first name, so most people have never met one — spelling help will be needed
• Close to Macklyn and Mackenna/Mckenzie forms used for girls