The baby name Maclyn is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ˈmæk.lɪn (MACK-lin).
The baby name Maclyn is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ˈmæk.lɪn (MACK-lin).
Maclyn is English, Irish, Scottish in Origin.
A modern, surname-style given name, Maclyn blends the Gaelic/Scottish patronymic prefix Mac (“son of”) with Lynn, a name element linked to Irish linn and Welsh llyn (“pool, lake”) and to Old English hlynna (“waterfall”). As a composite, it can be read as “son of Lynn” or poetically “son of the lake.” The name also intersects with the rare surnames Maclin/Macklin, giving it a plausible Irish–British Isles pedigree while remaining a contemporary coinage in given-name use. It is broadly unisex, though early records skew male.
Maclyn saw modest visibility in the United States from the late 19th to mid‑20th century, borne by figures such as stage actor Maclyn Arbuckle and physician–geneticist Maclyn McCarty. Variants and related forms include Maclin, Macklin, Macklyn, and MacLynn; short forms include Mac and Lyn. Its tailored sound and gentle meaning suit families seeking a distinctive, heritage-tinged choice.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #406 | 3 | 11,440 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #804 | 3 | 18,755 |
| United States | Boys | 2018 | #879 | 6 | 7,242 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #912 | 5 | 8,487 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Maclyn is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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