Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Makaelyn since 1998
Babies named Makaelyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 81 |
| 2010s | 67 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Makaelyn is a modern American invention that first appeared in birth records in 1998, during a period when creatively spelled names ending in 'lyn' were particularly popular. It uses a 'Maka-' prefix similar to names like Makayla or Makenna, blended with the fashionable '-lyn' suffix seen in names such as Brooklyn or Jocelyn. The name saw its peak usage in 2014, when it ranked 13,208 nationally, but has since remained relatively stable in its low frequency. Approximately 1 in 267,878 newborns in 2025 received this name, reflecting its niche appeal. While it has not been recorded in any top states, Makaelyn's trajectory suggests it remains a reliable but uncommon choice for parents seeking a melodious, distinctive name.
Makaelyn is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1998. It appears to be a combination of the popular prefix 'Maka-' (influenced by names like Makayla or Makenna) with the fashionable suffix '-lyn', common in contemporary American name coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maka, Lyn, Kay
Variants: Makelyn, Mackaelyn
Sibling names for Makaelyn
Names that share Makaelyn's style, for a brother or sister.
