Rising since 2017.
Popularity of Mclean since 1923
Babies named Mclean per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0 | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 30 |
| 1980s | 0 | 80 |
| 1990s | 6 | 93 |
| 2000s | 5 | 72 |
| 2010s | 0 | 41 |
| 2020s | 10 | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Mclean is a rare masculine given name that entered U.S. birth records in 1923. It is the anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Gille Eathain, meaning 'son of the servant of Saint John.' The name saw its peak year of usage in 1996, and after a period of decline, it has been rising steadily since 2017. Though it has never ranked in the top 1000 and no top state concentrations are reported, its upward trajectory suggests a quiet revival among parents drawn to surname-style names with Celtic roots. Mclean remains an uncommon choice, offering a distinctive alternative to more popular names like Mason or Logan.
Mclean is an anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Gille Eathain, meaning 'son of the servant of Saint John.' It originated as a clan name in the Scottish Highlands and was later adopted as a given name, particularly in the United States. The surname McLean is associated with the Clan Maclean, a prominent Highland clan.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Mclean
Names that share Mclean's style, for a brother or sister.
