Rising since 1996, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Maylyn since 1963
Babies named Maylyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 150 |
| 2010s | 114 |
| 2020s | 79 |
Meaning & origin
Maylyn is a modern compound name that first appeared in U.S. data in 1963, reflecting the mid-century fashion for blending popular name elements. Its gentle sound and connection to both the classic May and the trendy -lyn suffix have given it lasting, if modest, appeal. The name reached its peak popularity in 2008, and has been on a gradual upward trajectory since 1996, currently ranking 7,885 with a 1-in-123,636 frequency in 2025. While not among the most common names, its rise aligns with broader trends favoring soft, feminine names ending in -lyn. Maylyn is virtually unheard-of as a boy's name, and its use remains predominantly female across all regions.
Maylyn is a modern compound name formed from May and Lyn. May can be derived from the month or from the name Mary or Maia, while Lyn is a diminutive of Linda or a variant of Lynn, meaning 'lake' or 'waterfall' in Welsh. The name emerged in the mid-20th century as part of a trend of combining popular name elements.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: May, Lyn, May-May
Sibling names for Maylyn
Names that share Maylyn's style, for a brother or sister.
