McClain is a unique and distinctive given name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname 'MacLachlainn'. This surname translates to 'son of Lachlan', where Lachlan itself means 'from the land of lochs'. The name has gained popularity in recent years due to its modern yet timeless sound. Spelling variations include McClean and MacLean, though McClain is less common and thus stands out as an interesting choice for a first name.
The name McClain has seen peaks and valleys over the past two decades, with the highest number of births occurring in 2021 (11) and the lowest in 1998 (5). The years 2000, 2010, 2014, 2016-2017, 2019-2020, and 2022-2023 all hover around the middle range of 5 to 9 births annually. Despite fluctuations, McClain remains a steadily used name with a total of 76 births since 1998.