Macklin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Macklin has its origins in the Irish Gaelic surname Mac Ghlinn, meaning 'son of the glen'. It has evolved from historical forms to modern usage as a given name. The name is associated with natural landscapes and has no biblical relevance. It is perceived as unique and modern, with some notable individuals bearing the name.
The name Macklin is most popular in Missouri, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Macklin has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Macklin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6076th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6360th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9331st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3539th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3549th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1381st out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 16778th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Macklin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Macklin"
Pronunciation
/ˈmæklɪn/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
Macklin is derived from the Gaelic surname 'Mac Ghlinn', which means 'son of the glen'. The term 'glen' refers to a narrow valley.
Meaning
son of the glen
Language Evolution
Mac Ghlinn, Macklin
Historical Usage
Macklin gained popularity as a surname in Ireland, and it became more recognized as a given name in English-speaking countries during the 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Mack, Mackie, Mac
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Macklin is viewed as a unique and modern name with a strong connection to nature, particularly to valleys and glens.
Famous People
George Macklin, an American politician, Macklin, a character in various literary works
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Macklin"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Macklin"
"Macklin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7545th of 7545 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6076th of 6773 | 10 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6360th of 7552 | 12 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 9331st of 10718 | 10 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3539th of 16616 | 241 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3549th of 24088 | 429 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1381st of 23106 | 1,594 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 16778th of 30306 | 42 |
Regional Popularity of "Macklin" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
61.30% 2259th/3685 |
63.49% 2841st/4475 |
- |
58.75% 3711th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
61.50% 2818th/4582 |
66.98% 3459th/5164 |
- |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
22.64% 902nd/3984 |
26.12% 1172nd/4487 |
33.03% 2253rd/6822 |
33.83% 2123rd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Macklin" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Macklin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Macklin" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.