How Many People Are Named Maelyn?
Complete statistics for the name Maelyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Maelyn is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 144,153 Americans bearing it today. That's just 2,289 people in the United States! It's a rising star, peaking in popularity in 2024.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 11All 2,306 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Maelyn Through the Generations
Maelyn, a name that's truly part of the modern generation, has seen its peak in recent years, specifically in 2024 when 201 babies were given this name. With an average age of 11, it's clear that most people named Maelyn are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely contemporary choice. The vast majority of those named Maelyn are young, with 2,244 under-30s compared to just 62 aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60, showing how this name is firmly rooted in the younger demographic.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Maelyn's American roots
📄 About the Name Maelyn
How Many People Have the Name Maelyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,289 people in the United States currently share the name Maelyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 144,153 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Maelyn a Common or Rare Name?
Maelyn is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Maelyn Mean?
Maelyn means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Maelyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Maelyn Most Popular?
The name Maelyn reached peak popularity in 2024, with 201 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Maelyn?
Approximately 2,289 people named Maelyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,306. That works out to roughly 1 in 144,153 Americans.
Is Maelyn a rare name?
Maelyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 144,153 Americans has this name.
What does the name Maelyn mean?
Maelyn means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.
Is Maelyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Maelyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Maelyn most popular?
Maelyn peaked in 2024 with 201 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.