Total births
371
Girls' name · since 1994
Makalyn
Since 1994, U.S. Social Security records show 371 babies named Makalyn, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 371
- total births
- 1994–2017
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
Makalyn sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 371 recorded since 1994.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Makalyn has been recorded 371 times among girls since 1994, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1994 to 2017.
- 371 total births
- 1994–2017 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
371 girls have been named Makalyn since 1994, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2017.
- 371
- total births
- 1994–2017
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Makalyn was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
25 babies were named Makalyn in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
Makalyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Makalyn's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1994, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 25, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Makalyn at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
2008
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1994
Makalyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2017
- Peak year (2008)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Makalyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Makalyn's strongest decade.
209 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Makalyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 62
1990s
62 births
- 2000s
2000s
209 births
- 2010s
2010s
100 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 209 births (56% of all-time use).
Makalyn by state
Where Makalyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Arkansas | | 5 | 1.3% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 5 | 1.3% |
Arkansas share of Makalyn's total US births 1.3%
Even split
5 of 371 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Makalyn? ▼
371 babies have been named Makalyn since 1994. It was last recorded in 2017. The peak year was 2008 with 25 births.
When was Makalyn most popular? ▼
Makalyn was most popular in the 2000s decade with 209 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Makalyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Makalyn are Arkansas (5 births), Mississippi (5 births).
How long has the name Makalyn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Makalyn since 1994 -- 24 years through the most recent 2017 data.
What names are similar to Makalyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Makayla, Makenzie, Makenna, Makena, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Makalyn's data
- Makalyn's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (209 total births) through the 2010s (100) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Arkansas records the most Makalyns (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Arkansas 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 Makalyn
Nearby Names Like Makalyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Makalyn
Makayla Girl
#542 108,030 births
Makenzie Girl
#638 45,023 births
Makenna Girl
#523 33,741 births
Makena Girl
#2023 6,568 births
Makaila Girl
#6738 4,747 births
Compare Makalyn side by side: Makalyn vs Makayla Makalyn vs Makenzie Makalyn vs Makenna
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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, 1994–2017 (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. "Makalyn: Baby Name Since 1994 - 371 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/makalyn. 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 Makalyn 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.