Mclean
About Mclean
McLean is a masculine name derived from the Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Gille Eáin, meaning 'son of the servant of John.' As a first name, it represents the trend of using ancestral surnames as given names, which became increasingly popular from the late 20th century onward. McLean carries strong Scottish heritage connections and projects an intellectual, distinguished quality—possibly influenced by associations with prestigious institutions like McLean Hospital and McLean County in various states. The name remains relatively rare as a first name but has steady usage in families with Scottish ancestry or those appreciating its refined sound. It offers the friendly nickname 'Mac' while maintaining a sophisticated full form. McLean bridges traditional naming conventions with modern surname-as-first-name styling in an understated, elegant way.
Pronounced muh-KLAYN.
As of October 2026, Mclean ranked #9534 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #2894 in 1974.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Mclean on lists
Mclean in pop culture
- McLean
main female character in "What Happened to Goodbye" by Sarah Dessen
- Piper McLean
character in the Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan