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Maelyn

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Pronounced MAY-lin /ˈmeɪ.lɪn/High

Meaning: Single-n variant of Maelynn; compound of Mae/Maël (Breton: prince, chief) and -lyn (Welsh: lake)Medium

In 30 seconds: The single-n spelling variant of Maelynn, combining Mae or Maël (Breton prince/chief) with -lyn (Welsh lake). Both spellings coexist on the same U.S. charts as alternate renderings of the same name.

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Origin MediumBreton, English, Welsh

MeaningSingle-n variant of Maelynn; compound of Mae/Maël (Breton: prince, chief) and -lyn (Welsh: lake)

U.S. rank (2025)#1249 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births180 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,486

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maelyn is a single-n spelling of Maelynn, combining Mae or Maël (Breton: prince/chief or the month May) with the -lyn suffix (Welsh llyn: lake). See Maelynn entry.

Maelyn appeared in U.S. birth data in the 2010s and ranked #1185 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Maelyn Jarmon won Season 17 of The Voice (2019), making the Maelyn spelling suddenly familiar to American television audiences — a demonstration of how reality competition shows can instantly shape naming trends.

Overall data confidence 72%

U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

MaelynnMaylynnMaelin

Nicknames

MaeLynn

Famous Bearers

★Maelyn Jarmon (1992–present)
American singer and winner of Season 16 of The Voice (2019) on Team Legend, bringing the Maelyn spelling to wide television recognition.

If you like Maelyn…

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maelyn mean?

Maelyn is a single-n spelling of Maelynn, combining Mae or Maël (Breton: prince) with the -lyn suffix (Welsh: lake).

How do you pronounce Maelyn?

It's said MAY-lin — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maelyn a boy or girl name?

Maelyn is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Maelyn?

Maelyn ranked #1185 for U.S. girls in 2024.