Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Malyn since 1964
Babies named Malyn per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2005, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Malyn's real moment was 2011.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 48 |
| 2000s | 49 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Malyn is a rare name that has seen minimal usage since it first appeared in 1964. As of 2025, it ranks 13,208th, with approximately 1 in every 267,878 newborns given the name. Its peak year was 2011, but overall it has remained stable and uncommon. The name's modern English origin places it among the many contemporary coinages that blend fashionable sounds, lacking a long historical pedigree. No particular state has shown a notable preference for Malyn, consistent with its scattered usage across the country. Parents drawn to Malyn often appreciate its melodic and simple two-syllable structure, reminiscent of names like Madelyn or Marilyn but with a distinct touch.
Malyn first appeared in U.S. records in 1964, likely as a modern coinage blending sounds from names like Mala, Malin, or combining the popular 'Ma' prefix with the fashionable '-lyn' suffix. It has never been widespread, consistent with invented or rare variant names.
Sibling names for Malyn
Names that share Malyn's style, for a brother or sister.
