Son of the servant of Saint John
Derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Mac Gille Eathain', this name historically denotes a descendant of a devotee of Saint John. It is a variant of the traditional Scottish surname MacLean, often associated with the Inner Hebrides and the Isle of Mull. As a first name, it offers a modern, rhythmic alternative to more common 'Mac' names.
Less common today
Maclain isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,169 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American college football player
