How Many People Are Named Makaylin?

Complete statistics for the name Makaylin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Makaylin
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Makaylin is a very rare female name, with only 352 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 937,970 Americans. The majority of those named Makaylin are under 30, giving it a truly modern feel.

~352
Living in US
1 in 937,970
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Makayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Energetic Adventurous
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

365
Worldwide Bearers
#3,159,357
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
8
🇺🇸 United States
352

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
352 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
347
Would be under 30 (98%)
8
Would be 30–60 (2%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 355 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: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
0

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Makaylin Through the Generations

Makaylin emerged in the late 2000s, peaking in popularity in 2009 with 33 births. Since then, its usage has been declining, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. With most Makaylins being under 30, the name carries a youthful vibe, and its current average age stands at 19.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 6

✨ Similar Names to Makaylin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Makaylin's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Makaylin

How Many People Have the Name Makaylin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 352 people in the United States currently share the name Makaylin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 937,970 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Makaylin a Common or Rare Name?

Makaylin 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 Makaylin Mean?

Makaylin means "creative variant of Makayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Makaylin in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Makaylin Most Popular?

The name Makaylin reached peak popularity in 2009, with 33 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 Makaylin?

Approximately 352 people named Makaylin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 355. That works out to roughly 1 in 937,970 Americans.

Is Makaylin a rare name?

Makaylin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 937,970 Americans has this name.

What does the name Makaylin mean?

Makaylin means "creative variant of Makayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Makaylin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Makaylin are male and 100% are female.

When was Makaylin most popular?

Makaylin peaked in 2009 with 33 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US352
All-Time Births355
1 in X1 in 937,970
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2009
World Rank#3,159,357
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.