Holding steady.
Popularity of Mayelin since 1992
Babies named Mayelin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 39 |
| 2020s | 30 |
Meaning & origin
Mayelin is a modern, low-frequency name that first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 1992. Its peak year was 2008, and since then its usage has remained stable but never reached the top 1000, with an average of fewer than 5 babies per year. The name is likely a combination of May and the popular suffix -lin, following the pattern of names like Madelyn or Jocelyn. With no recorded top states, Mayelin has a scattered, infrequent presence across the country. It has never charted in national rankings.
Mayelin appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed from the name May (derived from the month or from Mary) combined with the fashionable suffix -lin (as in Evelyn or Madelyn). It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1992. The name may also be considered a variant of Maylene, but it lacks a long historical or etymological tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: May, Lina
Variants: Mayelen, Mayeline, Maylene
Sibling names for Mayelin
Names that share Mayelin's style, for a brother or sister.
