Son of the servant of John
Derived from the Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Gille Eathain, meaning 'son of the servant of Saint John'. While traditionally a surname, it has transitioned into a rare and sophisticated given name for girls, often associated with the legendary actress Shirley MacLaine.
Less common today
Maclaine isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,391 in 2000.
Academy Award-winning actress and author
Collegiate soccer player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
