Rising since 1985, #1,053 for girls today.
Popularity of Maelynn since 1966
Babies named Maelynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 80 |
| 2000s | 312 |
| 2010s | 1,107 |
| 2020s | 1,367 |
Meaning & origin
Maelynn is a modern compound name first recorded in 1966 but has seen a steady rise in usage since 1985. It is primarily given to girls and reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking 1053rd in 2025 with a 1-in-6869 occurrence rate. The name combines two well-loved elements, Mae and Lynn, following a naming tradition that gained traction in the mid-20th century. Its strongest presence is in West Virginia, Arkansas, and Indiana, reflecting a regional appeal in parts of the central and southern United States.
Maelynn is a modern blend name, combining the popular elements Mae and Lynn. Mae originated as a short form of Mary and also as a reference to the month of May, while Lynn comes from a Welsh surname meaning 'lake' or 'waterfall' and is used as a given name. This type of compound name became fashionable in the mid-20th century in the United States, following the trend of names like Kaylyn and Jocelyn.
Where Maelynn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Maelynn” around the world
Where Maelynn lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mae, Lynn, Mimi
Sibling names for Maelynn
Names that share Maelynn's style, for a brother or sister.
