How Many People Are Named Makalyn?
Complete statistics for the name Makalyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Makalyn is a very rare female name, with only 367 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 898,149 Americans. The majority of those named Makalyn are under 30, giving it a truly modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 371 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: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Makalyn Through the Generations
Makalyn emerged as a name in the late 2000s, peaking in popularity in 2008 with 25 births. Since then, its usage has been declining, but it remains a name associated with youth and modernity. With most Makalyns being under 30, it's clear that this name is favored among younger parents, contributing to its status as a contemporary choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Makalyn's American roots
📄 About the Name Makalyn
How Many People Have the Name Makalyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 367 people in the United States currently share the name Makalyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 898,149 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Makalyn a Common or Rare Name?
Makalyn 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 Makalyn Mean?
Makalyn means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Makalyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Makalyn Most Popular?
The name Makalyn reached peak popularity in 2008, with 25 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 Makalyn?
Approximately 367 people named Makalyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 371. That works out to roughly 1 in 898,149 Americans.
Is Makalyn a rare name?
Makalyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 898,149 Americans has this name.
What does the name Makalyn mean?
Makalyn means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.
Is Makalyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Makalyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Makalyn most popular?
Makalyn peaked in 2008 with 25 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.