A 1920s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Maylon since 1915
Babies named Maylon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 21 |
| 1920s | 57 |
| 1930s | 79 |
| 1940s | 50 |
| 1950s | 29 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 38 |
Meaning & origin
Maylon is a rare American name first recorded in 1915, suggesting it was a modern coinage of the early 20th century. It reached its peak popularity in 1921, but then largely fell out of use. However, since 2018 the name has been on the rise again, showing a revival after a long decline. The name remains very uncommon, with an estimated 1 in 189,786 newborns named Maylon in 2025. Its origins are unclear; it may be a variant of the Welsh name Maelgwn, meaning 'princely wolf,' or an invented name combining May with the suffix -lon. Top states for the name are not available in the data, but it likely appeared sporadically across the country. This revival trajectory and scarcity may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive but not unheard-of name with a vintage feel.
Maylon is a modern coinage that first appeared in the United States around 1915. It may be a spelling variant of Maylin, which itself could be a respelling of the Welsh name Maelgwn. Alternatively, it may have been created by combining the name May with the popular suffix -lon. The name saw its peak usage in 1921 and has been experiencing a revival since 2018.
“Maylon” around the world
Where Maylon lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
185
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: May, Lonnie
Variants: Maylin, Maelon
Sibling names for Maylon
Names that share Maylon's style, for a brother or sister.
