Macklin
Macklin: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Macklin
- A male given name transferred from the surname
Etymology
Ultimately from Irish Mac Gille Eoin.
How popular is Macklin?
Since 1880, 48 girls and 2,529 boys in the U.S. have been named Macklin (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #11837 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #998 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #998 for boys, with 234 babies given the name.
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Macklin FAQ
What does the name Macklin mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname Ultimately from Irish Mac Gille Eoin.
What is the origin of the name Macklin?
Macklin is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Macklin?
Since 1880, 48 girls and 2,529 boys in the U.S. have been named Macklin (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #11837 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #998 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #998 for boys, with 234 babies given the name.
Is Macklin a boy or girl name?
Macklin is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 48 girls and 2,529 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.