Holding steady.
Popularity of Matelyn since 1998
Babies named Matelyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 54 |
| 2010s | 36 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Matelyn is a rare modern invention that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1998. It reached its peak usage in 2001, then quickly receded into infrequent use. The name has never ranked among the top 1,000 and remains an uncommon choice. Its trajectory has been stable at extremely low levels since the early 2000s, indicating it never gained widespread appeal. The name has no recorded top states and no traditional etymology, reflecting its status as a contemporary creation blending fashionable sounds.
Matelyn is a modern coinage, likely formed by blending the syllable 'Mate' (as in the name Matthew or the word 'mate') with the popular suffix '-lyn' (from names like Madelyn or Brooklyn). It first appeared in the late 1990s in the United States, reflecting a trend of creating feminine-sounding names that incorporate familiar sounds and endings. There is no known traditional or linguistic root beyond its contemporary construction.
Sibling names for Matelyn
Names that share Matelyn's style, for a brother or sister.
