Makalyn
Every Makalyn since 1994 — 371 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Makalyn
Makalyn is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1994, 371 American babies have been named Makalyn. Its peak came in 2008, when 25 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 Makalyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Makalyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,472 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,832 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,297 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,334 |
| 2013 | 15 | #8,020 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,665 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,966 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,751 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,231 |
| 2008 | 25 | #5,681 |
| 2007 | 19 | #6,996 |
| 2006 | 24 | #5,650 |
| 2005 | 22 | #5,712 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,889 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,839 |
| 2002 | 23 | #5,202 |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,486 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,122 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,825 |
| 1990 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Makalyn in 2025?
Makalyn did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Makalyn?
371 babies have been named Makalyn in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Makalyn most popular?
Makalyn peaked in 2008, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Makalyn a boy or girl name?
Makalyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Makalyn rising or falling?
Makalyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.