Declining since 2022.
Popularity of Mailin since 1984
Babies named Mailin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 59 |
| 2020s | 86 |
Meaning & origin
Mailin is a rare American girls' name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1984, during a period of creative spelling innovation. It reached its highest recorded usage in 2023, though the name has been falling in popularity since 2022, suggesting it may be a transient trend. With no known historical or linguistic derivation, Mailin is best understood as a modern invention, perhaps blending the sounds of names like May or Madeline with the fashionable '-lin' suffix. The name is so infrequent that it does not appear in top state data, underscoring its niche appeal among parents seeking a distinctive, contemporary sound.
Mailin first appeared in the United States in 1984, likely as a creative respelling of names like May or Madeline, or influenced by the popular -lin suffix. It has no long historical or linguistic roots and its use remains rare, with a peak in 2023. The name is most plausibly a modern coinage within American naming trends.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: May, Linnie
Sibling names for Mailin
Names that share Mailin's style, for a brother or sister.
