Rising since 1994, #5,554 for girls today.
Popularity of Maylene since 1918
Babies named Maylene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 41 |
| 1930s | 48 |
| 1940s | 75 |
| 1950s | 61 |
| 1960s | 68 |
| 1970s | 59 |
| 1980s | 94 |
| 1990s | 94 |
| 2000s | 228 |
| 2010s | 299 |
| 2020s | 126 |
Meaning & origin
Maylene is a modern invented name, first recorded in 1918, that combines the month May with the fashionable suffix -lene. It saw its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #5,554 in that year's data. The name has been steadily rising in use since 1994, though it remains uncommon: in 2025, about 1 in 73,058 newborns were named Maylene. Its usage is concentrated in Texas, which tops the list of states where the name is most popular. The name's appeal likely lies in its melodic sound and kinship with similar coined names from the early 20th century, such as Marlene and Jolene. Despite lacking a deep historical or cultural meaning, Maylene fits a pattern of names ending in -lene that have enjoyed periodic favor in the United States.
Maylene is a modern coinage, formed from the month name May and the common feminine suffix -lene, which appears in names such as Madeline and Marlene. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1918 but remained rare until the late 20th century. The name has no traditional roots or historical meaning beyond its phonetic appeal.
Where Maylene is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: May, Lena, Mae
Sibling names for Maylene
Names that share Maylene's style, for a brother or sister.
