Maclean
boy nameMaclean entered the US charts in 1987, peaked at #3296 in 1998, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1987–2025
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rank today
#3296
peak (1998)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #6951 |
| 1990s | #5533 |
| 2000s | #7276 |
| 2010s | #9539 |
| 2020s | #10868 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Maclean are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Maclean alive today was born around 2002, making them about 23 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Maclean in 2025?
- Maclean is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Maclean most popular?
- Maclean peaked in 1998, reaching #3296 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Maclean with classmates?
- Maclean will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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