Total births
936
Girls' name · since 1978
Mailyn
Mailyn has 936 recorded births since 1978 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3429
- among girls today
- 936
- born since 1978
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other girls
936 babies have been named Mailyn since 1978, making it today's #3429 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Mailyn recorded 936 times among girls since 1978, holding rank #3429 nationally today, ahead of 81% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2025.
- #3429 among girls today
- 936 born since 1978
- 2010s peak decade
- 81% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mailyn is currently the #3429 girls' name in America, more common than 81% of girls - 936 born since 1978, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3429
- among girls today
- 936
- born since 1978
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other girls
Mailyn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3429
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 81% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Mailyn was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
57 babies were named Mailyn in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Mailyn compares
936 Top 33% higher than 67% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Mailyn's all-time total is 145% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mailyn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 936 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 57 | 48 | 19,840 |
Mailyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mailyn's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 77% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 23%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1978, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 57, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mailyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#3,429
Active since
1978
Mailyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 57
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Mailyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Mailyn's strongest decade.
370 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Mailyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 30
1980s
30 births
- 1990s 53
1990s
53 births
- 2000s
2000s
254 births
- 2010s
2010s
370 births
- 2020s
2020s
224 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 370 births (40% of all-time use).
How Mailyn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Mailyn's total volume
Mailyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mailyn by state
Where Mailyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 154 | 16.5% |
| #2 | California | | 121 | 12.9% |
| #3 | Florida | | 12 | 1.3% |
| #4 | New York | | 7 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Colorado | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Mailyn's total US births 16.5%
Even split
154 of 936 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mailyn? ▼
Mailyn has been given to 936 babies in the U.S. since 1978, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #3429 as of the latest data. 57 babies were born in 2023, its single highest year.
When was Mailyn most popular? ▼
Mailyn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 370 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Mailyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mailyn are Texas (154 births), California (121 births), Florida (12 births).
How long has the name Mailyn been used? ▼
Records for Mailyn go back to 1978, giving 48 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Mailyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Maia, Maisie, Maira, Mai, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mailyn's data
- Mailyn's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (370 total births) through the 2020s (224) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Mailyns (154 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Mailyn
Nearby Names Like Mailyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mailyn
Maia Girl
#460 18,200 births
Maisie Girl
#256 12,954 births
Maira Girl
#2758 6,341 births
Mai Girl
#3229 5,677 births
Maite Girl
#1043 4,466 births
Compare Mailyn side by side: Mailyn vs Maia Mailyn vs Maisie Mailyn vs Maira
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Mailyn
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2,604 births · Peak 2008
Kamya #3431
3,678 births · Peak 2009
Kimani #3426
1,699 births · Peak 2008
Izabela #3432
1,835 births · Peak 2006
Kahlia #3425
1,334 births · Peak 2020
Cameryn #3433
2,840 births · Peak 1999
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1978–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mailyn: #3429 Girls' Name - 936 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mailyn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Mailyn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.