Maylen
Every Maylen since 1989 — 847 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maylen
Maylen is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,263 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 847 American babies have been named Maylen. Its peak came in 2012, when 76 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 Maylen stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maylen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,263 | 7 | #10,324 |
| 2024 | 37 | #4,015 | — | — |
| 2023 | 51 | #3,212 | — | — |
| 2022 | 32 | #4,431 | — | — |
| 2021 | 36 | #4,065 | — | — |
| 2020 | 48 | #3,260 | — | — |
| 2019 | 49 | #3,259 | — | — |
| 2018 | 45 | #3,472 | — | — |
| 2017 | 31 | #4,550 | — | — |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,939 | — | — |
| 2015 | 45 | #3,515 | — | — |
| 2014 | 58 | #2,965 | — | — |
| 2013 | 50 | #3,249 | — | — |
| 2012 | 76 | #2,443 | — | — |
| 2011 | 31 | #4,643 | — | — |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,821 | — | — |
| 2009 | 28 | #5,184 | — | — |
| 2008 | 22 | #6,289 | — | — |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,390 | — | — |
| 2006 | 25 | #5,489 | — | — |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,377 | — | — |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,673 | — | — |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,480 | — | — |
| 2002 | 13 | #8,139 | — | — |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,148 | — | — |
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| 1995 | 6 | #12,770 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maylen in 2025?
Maylen ranked #9,263 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maylen?
847 babies have been named Maylen in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maylen most popular?
Maylen peaked in 2012, when 76 newborns received the name.
Is Maylen a boy or girl name?
Maylen is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maylen rising or falling?
Maylen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.