Total births
11
Girls' name · since 1997
Maitlin
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 11 babies named Maitlin, peaking in 1997. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 11
- total births
- 1997–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Maitlin is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 11 have been recorded since 1997.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Maitlin has been recorded 11 times among girls since 1997, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2000.
- 11 total births
- 1997–2000 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
11 girls have been named Maitlin since 1997, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2000.
- 11
- total births
- 1997–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Maitlin was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
6 babies were named Maitlin in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Maitlin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Maitlin's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2000, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1997 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Maitlin at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1997
Maitlin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2000
- Peak year (1997)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 4 years of records
Maitlin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Maitlin's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Maitlin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
6 births
- 2000s
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 6 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maitlin? ▼
11 babies have been named Maitlin since 1997. It was last recorded in 2000. The peak year was 1997 with 6 births.
When was Maitlin most popular? ▼
Maitlin was most popular in the 1990s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
How long has the name Maitlin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Maitlin since 1997 -- 4 years through the most recent 2000 data.
What names are similar to Maitlin? ▼
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 Maitlin's data
- Maitlin's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 2000s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Maitlin
Nearby Names Like Maitlin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maitlin
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 Maitlin side by side: Maitlin vs Maia Maitlin vs Maisie Maitlin vs Maira
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1997–2000 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Maitlin: Baby Name Since 1997 - 11 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maitlin. 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 Maitlin 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 July 2026.