Maelynn
Maelynn is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Bitter, wished-for child, or May blossom combined with lake or waterfall.
Origin and history
Maelynn is a modern American invented name combining Mae with the popular suffix -lynn. Mae derives from May (referencing the month or May blossom, ultimately tied to the Roman goddess Maia) or acts as a diminutive of Mary. The name has seen a surge in usage in the United States during the 2020s as modern compound names have trended.
Popularity in the United States
2,916 babies in the United States have been named Maelynn since 1880. It ranks #3285 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1011.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.6 %)
- OH (9.4 %)
- IN (7.2 %)
- CA (6.9 %)
- MI (6.7 %)
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 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 19 |
| 1980-1990 | 19 |
| 1990-2000 | 80 |
| 2000-2010 | 312 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,107 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,367 |
Nicknames
Mae, Lynn
Fun facts
- Maelynn has gained significant momentum in recent years, with nearly half of its historic U.S. births occurring since 2020.
- It blends the classical English/Latin name Mae with the Welsh-derived suffix -lynn.