How Many People Are Named Mcclain?

Complete statistics for the name Mcclain: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Mcclain
Uncommon
English surname used as a first name

Mcclain is a very rare name for boys, with only 529 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 623,499 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 79% of those named under 30, peaking in popularity in 2023.

~45,911
Living in US
1 in 7,219
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of McClain
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Innovative Confident
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

834
Worldwide Bearers
#504,078
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
529
🇱🇷 Liberia
14
🇵🇭 Philippines
12
🇲🇾 Malaysia
5
🇧🇸 Bahamas
2
🇧🇼 Botswana
1
🇰🇪 Kenya
1
🇿🇦 South Africa
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
446 (84%)
♀ Female
83 (16%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
440
Would be under 30 (79%)
92
Would be 30–60 (16%)
26
Would be over 60 (5%)

All 558 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
11
Modern Appeal
100
International
66

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Mcclain Through the Generations

Mcclain stands out as a name that's gaining traction among younger generations. With 28 births in its peak year of 2023, it's clear that the name is becoming increasingly popular. The average age of people named Mcclain is 21, indicating that the majority of individuals with this name were born around the turn of the millennium. Of the 529 people named Mcclain in the US, 440 are under 30, 92 are between 30 and 60, and only 26 are over 60, showing a strong preference for the name among younger parents.

✨ Similar Names to Mcclain

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mcclain's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Mcclain

How Many People Have the Name Mcclain?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 45,911 people in the United States currently share the name Mcclain. That works out to roughly 1 in every 7,219 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Mcclain a Common or Rare Name?

Mcclain is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Mcclain Mean?

Mcclain means "creative variant of McClain" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mcclain in SSA data, approximately 84% are male and 16% are female.

When Was Mcclain Most Popular?

The name Mcclain reached peak popularity in 2023, with 28 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Mcclain?

Approximately 45,911 people named Mcclain live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 45,911. That works out to roughly 1 in 7,219 Americans.

Is Mcclain a rare name?

Mcclain is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 7,219 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mcclain mean?

Mcclain means "creative variant of McClain" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Mcclain more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 84% of people named Mcclain are male and 16% are female.

When was Mcclain most popular?

Mcclain peaked in 2023 with 28 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US45,911
All-Time Births45,911
1 in X1 in 7,219
RarityUncommon
GenderMale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2023
World Rank#504,078
Male %84%
Female %16%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.