Mclaren
Primarily a boy's name of Scottish Gaelic origin with 103 recorded births. Also given to 19 girls.
Meaning & Origin
At 7 letters and two syllables, Mclaren hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 2005, with 103 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #11824, Mclaren is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Mclaren ranks #11824 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Mclaren is a boy's and girl's baby name of Scottish Gaelic origin, from Mac Labhrainn meaning 'son of Labhran' — Labhran being an old Gaelic name possibly meaning 'speaking' or 'eloquent.'
McLaren is primarily known as a Scottish Highland clan name and, in modern times, as the name of the legendary British Formula 1 and supercar brand. As a given name, it carries both Scottish heritage and contemporary motorsport prestige.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Mclaren's final sounds are clean, contemporary — among the most common endings in modern American names. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Mclaren softens that pattern, giving it a more versatile feel.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Mclaren's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Mclaren has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2005.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 38 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 54 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 11 | — |
The Story of Mclaren
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2021, Mclaren is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Mclaren are most likely born between 2011 and 2024.
How rare is Mclaren?
Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Mclaren — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2005, peaked in the 2010s with 54 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Mclaren by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(15 years, 2005–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #11824 |
| 2023 | 5 | #13476 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11795 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6223 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10224 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9441 |
| 2018 | 5 | #13452 |
| 2017 | 5 | #13582 |
| 2016 | 10 | #7956 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13364 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7909 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11771 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13642 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13342 |
| 2005 | 6 | #11010 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Mclaren as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Mclaren has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 19 births since 2015.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2005–2024