Maclain
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Dear child, precious, rock
Origin: French/Celtic
Popularity: Ranked #11492 in 2025 with 6 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Alaina. Shares the meaning 'Dear child, precious, rock.'
Similar names: maclaine, maclan, maclin, malaina, mcclain, mclain, macallan, macklan
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Maclain? About 1 in 554,750 babies born in 2025 were named Maclain, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Maclain
What does the name Maclain mean?
Maclain means “Dear child, precious, rock” from French/Celtic roots.
What is the origin of the name Maclain?
Maclain has French/Celtic origin. The traditional meaning is “Dear child, precious, rock”.
How popular is Maclain?
Maclain ranked #10695 in 2025 — given to 6 babies that year.
When was Maclain most popular?
Maclain peaked in 2007 with 22 babies registered that year.
Is Maclain a boy or girl name?
Maclain is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Maclains in registered births are male.
Is the name Maclain rising or falling in popularity?
Maclain has risen 308 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #11003 in 2020 to #10695 in 2025.
How long has Maclain been recorded?
Maclain appears in birth records across 35 years — from 1988 through 2025.