Maylyn
Every Maylyn since 1963 — 368 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maylyn
Maylyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,174 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 368 American babies have been named Maylyn. Its peak came in 2008, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Maylyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maylyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,174 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,137 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,335 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,859 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,522 |
| 2020 | 10 | #10,022 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,167 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,600 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,548 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,469 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,610 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,531 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,890 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,357 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,676 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,573 |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,471 |
| 2008 | 23 | #6,070 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,961 |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,107 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,378 |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,134 |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,172 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,256 |
| 2001 | 13 | #8,038 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,441 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maylyn in 2025?
Maylyn ranked #8,174 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maylyn?
368 babies have been named Maylyn in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maylyn most popular?
Maylyn peaked in 2008, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Maylyn a boy or girl name?
Maylyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maylyn rising or falling?
Maylyn is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.