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Maelynn

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Pronounced MAY-lin /ˈmeɪ.lɪn/High

Meaning: Modern compound of Mae or Maël (Breton/Welsh: prince, chief) with the -lynn suffix (Welsh: lake, or English feminine suffix)Medium

In 30 seconds: A modern compound of Mae or Maël (Breton for 'prince') with the -lynn suffix. Whether the inspiration is the Breton saint's name or simply the month of May, it creates a lyrical two-syllable name.

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Origin MediumCeltic, English

MeaningModern compound of Mae or Maël (Breton/Welsh: prince, chief) with the -lynn suffix (Welsh: lake, or English feminine suffix)

U.S. rank (2025)#1055 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births234 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,913

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

Maelynn is a modern American compound, likely formed from Mae (a pet form of Mary or from the month May) or Maël (the Breton/Welsh saint's name meaning prince or chief), combined with the -lynn suffix (Welsh llyn: lake; or popular English feminine ending). It has no documented ancient origin as a combined form.

Maelynn appeared in U.S. birth data in the 2010s as part of the -lynn compound wave. It ranked #996 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Saint Maël was a 5th-century Breton holy man whose name means 'prince' or 'chief' in Breton Celtic — making Maelynn an accidental connection between 21st-century American naming trends and 5th-century Celtic Christianity.

Overall data confidence 72%

U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

MaylynnMaelynMaelinn

Nicknames

MaeLynnMaelie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maelynn mean?

Maelynn combines Mae or Maël (a Breton/Welsh name meaning 'prince' or 'chief') with the -lynn suffix. It is a modern American coingage.

How do you pronounce Maelynn?

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

Is Maelynn a boy or girl name?

Maelynn is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Maelynn?

Maelynn ranked #996 for U.S. girls in 2024.