McClinton is a unique, two-part given name of American origin. The first element, 'Mc', is an anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic 'Mac', meaning 'son of'. The second part, 'Clinton', is derived from the English surname Clinton, which originates from the town of Clint in Yorkshire, England. This name was popularized as a given name during the 20th century, possibly due to its association with prominent figures like U.S. President Bill Clinton.
The name McClinton experienced fluctuations in popularity during the period from 1916 to 1954, with five instances of five births each year spread across four decades, and one notable peak in 1947 with nine births. Overall, there were a total of thirty-four individuals named McClinton born within this timeframe.