Son of Allan; from the head of the plain
A Scottish surname-turned-first-name, Macallan likely derives from the Gaelic 'Mac Ailein', meaning 'son of Allan'. It is also associated with the parish of Elchies, originally named Macallan, which stems from 'magh' (plain) and 'Callan' (the name of a 7th-century Irish saint). In modern contexts, it is frequently associated with the prestigious Scotch whisky brand.
Less common today
Macallan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,199 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
