Holding steady.
Popularity of Maitlyn since 1995
Babies named Maitlyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Maitlyn is a modern feminine name that emerged in the mid-1990s, with its first recorded appearance in U.S. Social Security data in 1995. The name is part of a broader trend of creative -lyn endings, often formed by blending or respelling existing names. While its exact meaning is uncertain, it may share roots with the surname Maitlin or the name Matelyn. Maitlyn reached its highest point of usage in 2008, though it has never entered the national top 1000 rankings. Its trajectory has been stable in recent years, indicating a consistent but rare choice among parents. The name does not have strong associations with any particular U.S. state, reflecting its scattered use.
Maitlyn is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1995. It likely follows the fashionable trend of creating feminine names ending in -lyn, possibly derived from the surname Maitlin (an anglicized form of an Irish name) or as a respelling of Matelyn, which itself may be a diminutive of Maude or Matilda. The name has seen occasional use but remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mai, Lyn, Mait
Sibling names for Maitlyn
Names that share Maitlyn's style, for a brother or sister.
