Holding steady, #2,778 for girls today.
Popularity of Maelle since 2001
Babies named Maelle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 76 |
| 2010s | 278 |
| 2020s | 182 |
Meaning & origin
Maelle is a French feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2001, reflecting its modern adoption beyond France. As of 2025, it ranks 2,778, with about 1 in 26,349 girls receiving the name, marking a stable trajectory with a peak year in 2025. The name is most popular in states like New York, Florida, and California, which have significant French-speaking or cosmopolitan populations. Maelle remains relatively rare, appealing to parents seeking a melodic, distinctly French choice without strong historical baggage.
Maelle is a French diminutive of Marie, the French form of Mary. Mary itself derives from the Hebrew Miryam, a name of debated meaning possibly meaning 'beloved' or 'rebellious'. Maelle emerged as an independent given name in France in the late 20th century and gained popularity in the 2000s.
Where Maelle is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Maelle” around the world
Where Maelle lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
360
babies in 2024
Quebec
37
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Maëlle, Mael, Maele
Sibling names for Maelle
Names that share Maelle's style, for a brother or sister.
