Maklin
A masculine name possibly derived from the surname Macklin, of Scottish origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Maklin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Maklin today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maklin births was 2017 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maklin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Maklin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2017
5 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#13,521
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Maklin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Maklin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Maklin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Maklin
The given name Maklin has its roots in the ancient Germanic language family, originating around the 5th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Germanic words "mak" meaning "mate" or "companion" and "lin" which meant "dweller" or "resident." Thus, the name Maklin could be interpreted as "a companion who dwells" or "a resident mate."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maklin can be found in the Codex Argenteus, a 6th-century manuscript containing a translation of the Bible into Gothic. In this text, a person named Maklin is mentioned as a devout follower of Christianity during the time of the Gothic ruler Theodoric the Great.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Maklin was predominantly used in regions inhabited by Germanic tribes, such as present-day Germany, the Netherlands, and parts of Scandinavia. During this period, several notable individuals bore this name, including Maklin the Wise (c. 920 – 998), a renowned scholar and theologian from the Duchy of Saxony.
As the use of surnames became more widespread in Europe, Maklin evolved into a surname in certain regions. However, it maintained its presence as a given name, particularly in areas with a strong Germanic cultural influence.
One of the most famous bearers of the name Maklin in history was Maklin von Nürnberg (1475 – 1528), a German Renaissance artist and printmaker known for his intricate woodcut illustrations. His works, including a series of biblical scenes, were highly influential in the early 16th century.
Another notable figure was Maklin Eriksson (1597 – 1670), a Swedish military leader and statesman who played a crucial role in the Thirty Years' War. He served as a field marshal under King Gustavus Adolphus and later became the governor-general of Swedish Livonia.
In the 19th century, Maklin Gale (1822 – 1901), an American politician and lawyer, held the position of Lieutenant Governor of West Virginia during the years 1869 to 1877.
Closer to modern times, Maklin Royce (1914 – 1988) was a British author and playwright best known for his historical novels set during the Tudor period, such as "The River Bred" and "The Garland Chain."
While the name Maklin has retained its Germanic roots over the centuries, it has also been adopted and adapted by various cultures, ensuring its enduring presence across different regions and time periods.
People
Maklin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maklin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Maklin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maklin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maklin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Maklin a common name?
We classify Maklin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maklin most popular?
The single biggest year for Maklin was 2017, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maklin is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Maklin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maklin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maklin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Maklin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maklin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Maklin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Maklin?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.