Total births
152
Girls' name · since 1998
Makalynn
152 babies named Makalynn in U.S. Social Security records since 1998, with the highest year being 2004. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 152
- total births
- 1998–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
152 girls have been named Makalynn since 1998, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Makalynn has been recorded 152 times among girls since 1998, 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 1998 to 2021.
- 152 total births
- 1998–2021 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
152 girls have been named Makalynn since 1998, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2021.
- 152
- total births
- 1998–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Makalynn was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
12 babies were named Makalynn in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
Makalynn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Makalynn splits its recorded history at 2010: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2009 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2004 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Makalynn at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
2004
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1998
Makalynn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1998–2021
- Peak year (2004)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Makalynn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Makalynn's strongest decade.
73 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Makalynn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 7
1990s
7 births
- 2000s
2000s
73 births
- 2010s
2010s
67 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 73 births (48% of all-time use).
Makalynn by state
Where Makalynn concentrates geographically, total births since 1998
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 5 | 3.3% |
Michigan share of Makalynn's total US births 3.3%
5 of 152 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Makalynn? ▼
152 babies have been named Makalynn since 1998. It was last recorded in 2021. The peak year was 2004 with 12 births.
When was Makalynn most popular? ▼
Makalynn was most popular in the 2000s decade with 73 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Makalynn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Makalynn are Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Makalynn been used? ▼
Makalynn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1998, spanning 24 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Makalynn? ▼
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 Makalynn's data
- Makalynn's decade-level peak was the 2000s (73 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Makalynns (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Makalynn
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Makalynn
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Makena Girl
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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, 1998–2021 (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. "Makalynn: Baby Name Since 1998 - 152 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/makalynn. 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 Makalynn 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.