Maelyn
Maelyn is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Blend of Mae (pearl or bitter/wished-for child) and the popular name suffix -lyn.
Origin and history
Maelyn is a modern American name created by combining the popular name prefix Mae with the stylish suffix -lyn. It has gained traction in the United States over recent years alongside similar invented compound names. Parents are drawn to its melodic sound and contemporary feel.
Popularity in the United States
2,490 babies in the United States have been named Maelyn since 1880. It ranks #3540 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1192.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11 %)
- NC (9.5 %)
- OH (8.3 %)
- FL (8 %)
- CA (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 13 |
| 1990-2000 | 96 |
| 2000-2010 | 325 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,035 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,021 |
Famous people named Maelyn
- Maelyn Jarmon: Singer, Musician
Nicknames
Mae, Lynn
Fun facts
- The name Maelyn has seen significant growth in modern U.S. birth registries since the early 2000s.
- It blends the traditional vintage charm of Mae with the modern usage of the -lyn suffix.