Maelle
Every Maelle since 2001 — 536 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maelle
Maelle is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,801 in 2025 with 61 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 536 American babies have been named Maelle. Its peak came in 2025, when 61 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Maelle stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maelle year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61 | #2,801 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,750 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,944 |
| 2022 | 36 | #4,083 |
| 2021 | 27 | #4,912 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,231 |
| 2019 | 27 | #4,986 |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,979 |
| 2017 | 22 | #5,762 |
| 2016 | 25 | #5,404 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,886 |
| 2014 | 23 | #5,735 |
| 2013 | 22 | #5,943 |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,661 |
| 2011 | 29 | #4,878 |
| 2010 | 51 | #3,237 |
| 2009 | 19 | #6,972 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,781 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,872 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,130 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,477 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,312 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,341 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,080 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,628 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maelle in 2025?
Maelle ranked #2,801 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 61 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maelle?
536 babies have been named Maelle in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maelle most popular?
Maelle peaked in 2025, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Maelle a boy or girl name?
Maelle is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maelle rising or falling?
Maelle is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.