Maylene
girl name#5554 in 2025Maylene entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #2570 in 1937, ranks #5554 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
#5554
rank today
#2570
peak (1937)
22
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4809 |
| 1920s | #4486 |
| 1930s | #3281 |
| 1940s | #3818 |
| 1950s | #4248 |
| 1960s | #5594 |
| 1970s | #7233 |
| 1980s | #6743 |
| 1990s | #8257 |
| 2000s | #5655 |
| 2010s | #4754 |
| 2020s | #6126 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Maylene has been most popular in CA, TX.
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Maylene are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Maylene alive today was born around 2002, making them about 23 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Maylene in 2025?
- Maylene ranks #5554 among US girl names in 2025, with 22 babies given the name.
- When was the name Maylene most popular?
- Maylene peaked in 1937, reaching #2570 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Maylene with classmates?
- Maylene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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