Maylin
Maylin is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Beautiful jade, or a modern blend meaning 'beloved waterfall/lake'.
Origin and history
Maylin is a modern given name, often created as a phonetic blend of May and Lynn or derived from the Chinese name Meilin. It has steadily gained popularity in the United States in recent decades, appealing to parents looking for a melodic, cross-cultural choice. Its usage reflects contemporary naming trends that favor soft vowel sounds and 'lin' endings.
Popularity in the United States
3,133 babies in the United States have been named Maylin since 1880. It ranks #3175 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1347.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.9 %)
- TX (24.6 %)
- FL (11.4 %)
- NY (7.5 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 84 |
| 1990-2000 | 189 |
| 2000-2010 | 844 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,230 |
| 2020-2029 | 781 |
Fun facts
- The name functions both as an English invented compound name and as an anglicized spelling of the Chinese name Meilin.
- Over twenty percent of all U.S. birth records for Maylin since 1880 have occurred since 2020.