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Mayline

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Pronounced MAY-leen /ˈmeɪ.lin/Medium

Meaning: A modern coinage joining May — the month, and an old pet form of Mary — to the ending -line, heard in Caroline, Emmeline and Maylin. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Mayline joins May to a soft -line ending — a modern coinage, routes uncertain, which we note (said 'MAY-leen').
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Origin LowSpanish, English
MeaningA modern coinage joining May — the month, and an old pet form of Mary — to the ending -line, heard in Caroline, Emmeline and Maylin. Routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#14607 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 121

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419912024

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

Mayline joins May — both the month and a long-standing pet form of Mary — to the ending -line, the shape of Caroline and Emmeline. It also stands close to the Latin American Maylin. It is a modern coinage without a settled etymology, which we note (said 'MAY-leen').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, soft, and modern.

Did you know? Mayline echoes Caroline and Emmeline but is a much newer creation, built from May plus a fashionable ending. Its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'MAY-leen').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Mayline — May + -line coinage; Maylin adjacent; routes uncertain

Variations

MaylinMaelineMaylene

Nicknames

MayLinaLine

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If you like Mayline…

Maylin— the closest coinage in sound
Emmeline— a like soft -line ending
Caroline— the classic -line name it echoes
Madeline— a like flowing -line pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mayline mean?

Mayline joins May — the month and a pet form of Mary — to the ending -line. It is a modern coinage; routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Mayline?

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

Is Mayline a boy or girl name?

Mayline is a girl's name.

How popular is Mayline?

Mayline is rare in the U.S.; Madeline and Caroline are far more familiar.

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