Maelynn
Every Maelynn since 1966 — 2,916 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maelynn
Maelynn is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,055 in 2025 with 234 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 2,916 American babies have been named Maelynn. Its peak came in 2024, when 261 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 Maelynn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maelynn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 234 | #1,055 |
| 2024 | 261 | #994 |
| 2023 | 222 | #1,111 |
| 2022 | 235 | #1,071 |
| 2021 | 197 | #1,210 |
| 2020 | 218 | #1,115 |
| 2019 | 195 | #1,201 |
| 2018 | 150 | #1,469 |
| 2017 | 123 | #1,734 |
| 2016 | 133 | #1,642 |
| 2015 | 111 | #1,858 |
| 2014 | 109 | #1,863 |
| 2013 | 87 | #2,166 |
| 2012 | 83 | #2,277 |
| 2011 | 57 | #3,004 |
| 2010 | 59 | #2,926 |
| 2009 | 56 | #3,078 |
| 2008 | 45 | #3,626 |
| 2007 | 44 | #3,695 |
| 2006 | 34 | #4,322 |
| 2005 | 34 | #4,166 |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,484 |
| 2003 | 22 | #5,530 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,917 |
| 2001 | 22 | #5,299 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,683 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,226 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,294 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,407 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maelynn in 2025?
Maelynn ranked #1,055 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 234 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maelynn?
2,916 babies have been named Maelynn in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maelynn most popular?
Maelynn peaked in 2024, when 261 newborns received the name.
Is Maelynn a boy or girl name?
Maelynn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maelynn rising or falling?
Maelynn is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.