Total births
906
Girls' name · since 1978
Mayleen
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 906 babies named Mayleen, peaking in 2012. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7023
- among girls today
- 906
- born since 1978
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Mayleen is the #7023 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 906 recorded since 1978.
Social Security Administration records show Mayleen recorded 906 times among girls since 1978, holding rank #7023 nationally today, ahead of 60% 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.
- #7023 among girls today
- 906 born since 1978
- 2010s peak decade
- 60% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Mayleen is currently the #7023 girls' name in America, more common than 60% of girls - 906 born since 1978, peaking in the 2010s.
- #7023
- among girls today
- 906
- born since 1978
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other girls
Mayleen vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7023
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 60% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Mayleen was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
65 babies were named Mayleen in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Mayleen compares
906 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
Mayleen's all-time total is 137% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mayleen | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 906 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 65 | 48 | 19,840 |
Mayleen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Mayleen's full recorded timeline at 2006, 78% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 22% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1980, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2012 peak of 65 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Mayleen at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#7,023
Active since
1978
Mayleen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 65
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Mayleen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Mayleen's strongest decade.
444 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Mayleen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 14
1970s
14 births
- 1980s 30
1980s
30 births
- 1990s 45
1990s
45 births
- 2000s
2000s
233 births
- 2010s
2010s
444 births
- 2020s 140
2020s
140 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 444 births (49% of all-time use).
How Mayleen 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 Mayleen's total volume
Mayleen vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mayleen by state
Where Mayleen concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 209 | 23.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 101 | 11.1% |
| #3 | New York | | 26 | 2.9% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #5 | Florida | | 6 | 0.7% |
California share of Mayleen's total US births 23.1%
Even split
209 of 906 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mayleen? ▼
Since 1978, Social Security records show 906 babies named Mayleen. Today it holds rank #7023 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2012, with 65 births.
When was Mayleen most popular? ▼
Mayleen was most popular in the 2010s decade with 444 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Mayleen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mayleen are California (209 births), Texas (101 births), New York (26 births).
How long has the name Mayleen been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Mayleen since 1978 -- 48 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Mayleen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Maya, May, Mayra, Mayme, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mayleen's data
- Mayleen's decade-level peak was the 2010s (444 total births); usage has since declined to 140 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Mayleens (209 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Mayleen
Nearby Names Like Mayleen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mayleen
Maya Girl
#51 123,587 births
May Girl
#1358 49,400 births
Mayra Girl
#1585 33,217 births
Mayme Girl
#11123 10,928 births
Maybelle Girl
#4388 6,366 births
Compare Mayleen side by side: Mayleen vs Maya Mayleen vs May Mayleen vs Mayra
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mayleen
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, 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. "Mayleen: #7023 Girls' Name - 906 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mayleen. 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 Mayleen 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.