Maelin
Every Maelin since 1997 — 306 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maelin
Maelin is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,584 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 306 American babies have been named Maelin. Its peak came in 2014, when 21 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 Maelin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maelin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,584 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,749 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,368 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,899 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,876 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,241 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,903 |
| 2018 | 14 | #8,003 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,690 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,472 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,495 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,128 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,256 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,488 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,507 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,214 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,764 |
| 2008 | 9 | #12,212 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,290 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,517 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,476 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,642 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,835 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,627 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,575 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maelin in 2025?
Maelin ranked #10,584 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maelin?
306 babies have been named Maelin in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maelin most popular?
Maelin peaked in 2014, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Maelin a boy or girl name?
Maelin is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maelin rising or falling?
Maelin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.