Rising since 1991, #4,460 for girls today.
Popularity of Mailyn since 1978
Babies named Mailyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 53 |
| 2000s | 254 |
| 2010s | 370 |
| 2020s | 224 |
Meaning & origin
Mailyn is a modern American coinage that first appeared in official records in 1978. Despite its recent origins, the name has carved out a consistent if modest presence, with its highest rank to date in 2023 at 4460th. The trajectory shows a rising trend since 1991, a pattern common among names created from fashionable syllables like 'Mae' and 'Lynn.' Mailyn's scarcity, with only about 1 in 51,847 babies receiving the name in 2025, adds to its unique appeal for parents seeking something distinctive yet familiar. The name has not yet reached the top state lists, suggesting an even spread across the country. As a variant of the Madelyn family, Mailyn offers a fresh twist on a classic sound.
Mailyn is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1978. It most likely arose as a combination of two popular name elements: Mae (or May) and Lynn, mirroring the trend of creating new names by blending existing ones. Alternatively, it may be a simplified spelling of Madelyn, dropping the 'de' syllable. Its usage increased gradually, with a notable rise since the early 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mae, Lyn, May
Sibling names for Mailyn
Names that share Mailyn's style, for a brother or sister.
