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Mclain

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Meaning of Mclain: Scottish: 'son of the servant of St. John'

Mclain is a boy's name most strongly associated with Scottish naming. It has 6 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 6024th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#6024

14 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

250

First recorded 1982 · peak 2001

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 0 babies1982: 6 babies1983: 0 babies1984: 0 babies1985: 0 babies1986: 0 babies1987: 0 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 0 babies1990: 0 babies19901991: 5 babies1992: 0 babies1993: 0 babies1994: 6 babies1995: 7 babies1996: 14 babies1997: 11 babies1998: 7 babies1999: 6 babies2000: 10 babies20002001: 18 babies2002: 12 babies2003: 11 babies2004: 8 babies2005: 9 babies2006: 7 babies2007: 0 babies2008: 7 babies2009: 0 babies2010: 7 babies20102011: 6 babies2012: 9 babies2013: 6 babies2014: 9 babies2015: 10 babies2016: 6 babies2017: 9 babies2018: 7 babies2019: 0 babies2020: 0 babies20202021: 8 babies2022: 0 babies2023: 0 babies2024: 15 babies2025: 14 babies
US babies named Mclain per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 18.

Gender split

92% boys · 8% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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