How Many People Are Named Meilyn?
Complete statistics for the name Meilyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Meilyn is a very rare female name, with only 252 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,309,125 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 98% of those named Meilyn being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 33 suggests a person with a strong sense of purpose and a natural ability to inspire others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 254 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Meilyn Through the Generations
Meilyn saw its peak popularity in 2022 with 19 births, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. The average age of people named Meilyn is 13, indicating that most were born around 2010. With 249 individuals under 30, it's clear that Meilyn is still gaining traction among younger parents, showing a slowly rising trend in usage.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Meilyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Meilyn
How Many People Have the Name Meilyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 252 people in the United States currently share the name Meilyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,309,125 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Meilyn a Common or Rare Name?
Meilyn 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 Meilyn Mean?
Meilyn means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Meilyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Meilyn Most Popular?
The name Meilyn reached peak popularity in 2022, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Meilyn?
Approximately 252 people named Meilyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 254. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,309,125 Americans.
Is Meilyn a rare name?
Meilyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,309,125 Americans has this name.
What does the name Meilyn mean?
Meilyn means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Meilyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Meilyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Meilyn most popular?
Meilyn peaked in 2022 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.