Meilin
Every Meilin since 1986 — 350 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Meilin
Meilin is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,256 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1986, 350 American babies have been named Meilin. Its peak came in 2010, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Meilin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Meilin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #6,256 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,141 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,522 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,387 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,663 |
| 2020 | 10 | #10,025 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,333 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,311 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,628 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,263 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,989 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,701 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,426 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,072 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,680 |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,109 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,226 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,886 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,365 |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,112 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,612 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,567 |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,004 |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,694 |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,154 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,959 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,347 |
| 1985 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Meilin in 2025?
Meilin ranked #6,256 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Meilin?
350 babies have been named Meilin in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Meilin most popular?
Meilin peaked in 2010, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Meilin a boy or girl name?
Meilin is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Meilin rising or falling?
Meilin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.