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Maylene

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Pronounced MAY-leen /ˈmeΙͺ.lin/High

Meaning: Modern blend of May (the month, and a Mary/Margaret pet form) with a -lene ending (echoing Marlene, 'of Magdala' + 'light'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Sunny and vintage: Maylene blends May with a -lene ending (echoing Marlene). Soft, sweet, and warm.
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Origin LowAmerican, English
MeaningModern blend of May (the month, and a Mary/Margaret pet form) with a -lene ending (echoing Marlene, 'of Magdala' + 'light'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#5230 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 1,176

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201219182024

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

Maylene is a modern blend of May β€” the spring month (and a pet form of Mary or Margaret) β€” with a -lene ending, echoing Marlene (itself a blend of Maria and Magdalene; routes layered, which we note). A soft, sunny, vintage-flavored name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, May-plus-light in echo, and sunny.

Did you know? Maylene braids May (the spring month, and a Mary/Margaret pet form) with a -lene ending (echoing Marlene, a blend of Maria + Magdalene) β€” a soft, sunny, vintage-flavored name.
Overall data confidence 50%
References β€” Maylene β€” routes layered

Variations

MaylenMaeleneMaylin

Nicknames

May

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maylene mean?

Maylene blends May with a -lene ending (echoing Marlene); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Maylene?

It's said MAY-leen /ˈmeΙͺ.lin/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maylene a boy or girl name?

Maylene is a girl's name.

How popular is Maylene?

Maylene is a rare name in the U.S.

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