Maelyn
Every Maelyn since 1982 — 2,490 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maelyn
Maelyn is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,249 in 2025 with 180 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 2,490 American babies have been named Maelyn. Its peak came in 2024, when 201 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 Maelyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maelyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 180 | #1,249 |
| 2024 | 201 | #1,189 |
| 2023 | 182 | #1,267 |
| 2022 | 170 | #1,370 |
| 2021 | 132 | #1,596 |
| 2020 | 156 | #1,407 |
| 2019 | 187 | #1,249 |
| 2018 | 100 | #1,974 |
| 2017 | 107 | #1,898 |
| 2016 | 94 | #2,089 |
| 2015 | 104 | #1,945 |
| 2014 | 95 | #2,065 |
| 2013 | 99 | #1,986 |
| 2012 | 93 | #2,072 |
| 2011 | 81 | #2,314 |
| 2010 | 75 | #2,489 |
| 2009 | 50 | #3,332 |
| 2008 | 46 | #3,564 |
| 2007 | 34 | #4,430 |
| 2006 | 35 | #4,226 |
| 2005 | 29 | #4,656 |
| 2004 | 32 | #4,347 |
| 2003 | 34 | #3,997 |
| 2002 | 25 | #4,842 |
| 2001 | 24 | #4,936 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,682 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,474 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,306 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maelyn in 2025?
Maelyn ranked #1,249 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 180 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maelyn?
2,490 babies have been named Maelyn in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maelyn most popular?
Maelyn peaked in 2024, when 201 newborns received the name.
Is Maelyn a boy or girl name?
Maelyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maelyn rising or falling?
Maelyn is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.