Maelynn
- US rank
- #1,053
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #990 in 2024
234 babies were named Maelynn in the US in 2025. It has climbed 62 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1966–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Maelynn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 6,868 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Maelynn, 234 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Maelynn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMaelynn first shows up in US birth records in 1966, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 59 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #990.
- Then vs nowMaelynn is 17× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 113,636 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 6,868.
- TrendMaelynn has climbed 62 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,053. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedMaelynn is most popular in West Virginia, where it ranks #230, followed by Arkansas (#376) and Indiana (#444). It's in the top 1,000 in 14 states.
About the name Maelynn
Maelynn is a girl name of French and Latin origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ynn”. US birth records list Maelynn for girls from 1966 to 2025, in 44 of those 60 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #990 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,053, with 234 babies.
Origin:French namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.8 | 555,556 girls |
| 1970s | 1.3 | 800,000 girls |
| 1980s | 1.1 | 892,857 girls |
| 1990s | 4.5 | 223,714 girls |
| 2000s | 17 | 59,559 girls |
| 2010s | 64 | 15,718 girls |
| 2020s | 141 | 7,114 girls |
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Questions about the name Maelynn
What is the origin of the name Maelynn?
Maelynn has French, Latin roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Maelynn a boy or girl name?
Maelynn is a girl name.
How popular is the name Maelynn?
Maelynn ranked #1,053 for US girls in 2025, given to 234 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#990).