Mclaren, of Scottish origin, is an uncommon yet distinctive given name for males. It is derived from the Gaelic 'MacLaren', which means 'son of Lawrence'. The name gained prominence through the Clan MacLaren, a prominent Scottish Highland clan. Spelled with one 'l' and one 'r', it is pronounced as /məˈklæərən/. Historically, Mclaren was more commonly used as a surname, but in recent years, it has begun to appear on birth certificates as a given name.
The name McLaren has seen fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a significant spike in recent times. While there were only 6 births in 2005 and no recorded births between 2007 and 2010, the name began to gain traction again in 2011 with 5 births. This trend continued, reaching a peak of 14 births in 2021, the highest number since these records began. However, there was a dip in popularity in 2022 and 2023, with only 6 and 5 births respectively. Overall, the name McLaren has been given to 97 babies between 2005 and 2023.