Maylene

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Maylene Pronunciation

Maylene is pronounced MAY-leen /ˈmeɪ.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 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,176

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Maylene is a modern blend of May — the spring month (and a pet form of Mary or Margaret) — 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) — a soft, sunny, vintage-flavored name.

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Maylene — routes layered

Variations

MaylenMaeleneMaylin

Nicknames

May

Themes & Styles

English Uncertain Vintage Compound

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If you like Maylene…

Marlene— a name it echoes

Maybelle— a fellow May- name

May— the May root

Jolene— another -lene vintage girls' name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Maylene?

Maylene is pronounced MAY-leen (/ˈmeɪ.lin/). Press play above to hear Maylene said aloud.

How do you say Maylene?

Maylene is said MAY-leen (/ˈmeɪ.lin/). Press play above to hear Maylene said aloud.

What does the name Maylene mean?

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

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.