How Many People Are Named Makailyn?
Complete statistics for the name Makailyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Makailyn is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 1,269,924 Americans bearing it. That's just 260 people alive today! The name peaked in popularity in 2012 with 21 births, but it's now declining.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents adaptability and versatility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 262 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: 2012Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Makailyn Through the Generations
Makailyn emerged as a modern name in the early 2000s, reaching its peak in 2012 with 21 births. Since then, its usage has been steadily declining, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. With 262 under-30 and none over 60, it's clear that Makailyn is predominantly used by younger parents, making it a genuinely contemporary choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Makailyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Makailyn
How Many People Have the Name Makailyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 260 people in the United States currently share the name Makailyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,269,924 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Makailyn a Common or Rare Name?
Makailyn 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 Makailyn Mean?
Makailyn means "creative variant of Makai" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Makailyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Makailyn Most Popular?
The name Makailyn reached peak popularity in 2012, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Makailyn?
Approximately 260 people named Makailyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 262. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,269,924 Americans.
Is Makailyn a rare name?
Makailyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,269,924 Americans has this name.
What does the name Makailyn mean?
Makailyn means "creative variant of Makai" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Makailyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Makailyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Makailyn most popular?
Makailyn peaked in 2012 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.