Maelynn
How to say it: MAY-lin · /ˈmeɪlɪn/
Modern blend of Mae and the '-lynn' suffix; no fully established etymology. Inspired by Welsh and the popular '-lynn' trend.
Maelynn was the 494th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 234 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 43% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #417 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #494 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 234 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,667 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +43% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #417 |
| In France, 2025 | #894 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Entirely modern, Maelynn rose quickly to a high in the 2020s. It remains at that high and is expected to move higher still.
What goes with it
Sweetly lilting and soft, said MAY lin, Maelynn feels gentle and creative. Emmalynn echoes its style.
Parents who love Maelynn also love
Nicknames
- Mae
- Lynn
- Maely
Honouring a Maelynn in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Maelynn is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Welsh.
In France: #894 for girls in 2025.
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