Maylee
Every Maylee since 1969 — 4,596 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maylee
Maylee is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,023 in 2025 with 245 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 4,596 American babies have been named Maylee. Its peak came in 2016, when 268 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 Maylee stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maylee year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 245 | #1,023 |
| 2024 | 249 | #1,019 |
| 2023 | 220 | #1,119 |
| 2022 | 257 | #1,014 |
| 2021 | 237 | #1,065 |
| 2020 | 227 | #1,084 |
| 2019 | 202 | #1,177 |
| 2018 | 212 | #1,149 |
| 2017 | 212 | #1,163 |
| 2016 | 268 | #990 |
| 2015 | 236 | #1,101 |
| 2014 | 228 | #1,115 |
| 2013 | 236 | #1,054 |
| 2012 | 216 | #1,145 |
| 2011 | 217 | #1,132 |
| 2010 | 169 | #1,376 |
| 2009 | 200 | #1,240 |
| 2008 | 159 | #1,477 |
| 2007 | 86 | #2,271 |
| 2006 | 65 | #2,747 |
| 2005 | 59 | #2,814 |
| 2004 | 56 | #2,880 |
| 2003 | 52 | #2,945 |
| 2002 | 41 | #3,373 |
| 2001 | 36 | #3,678 |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,092 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,311 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,338 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,343 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,472 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maylee in 2025?
Maylee ranked #1,023 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 245 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maylee?
4,596 babies have been named Maylee in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maylee most popular?
Maylee peaked in 2016, when 268 newborns received the name.
Is Maylee a boy or girl name?
Maylee is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maylee rising or falling?
Maylee has been roughly stable over the past decade.