Girl · #12,132 in 2026

Makailyn

Name: Popularity of the name Makailyn in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Makailyn, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,132

Peak Rank

#6,109 (2012)

Total Babies

262

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1998

First Year

2020

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#6109

Peak Rank

262

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Makailyn

Makailyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1998, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 21 Makailyns were born — ranking #6,109 that year. As of 2026, Makailyn ranks #12,132 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 262 Makailyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Makailyn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Makailyn is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Mcmullen
Mcallen
Mckellen
Mccallen
Mccullen
Mechelen
Macklin
Mclin
Mechlin
Machaon
Mikaela
Micaela

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Makailyn

What does the name Makailyn mean?

Makailyn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1998. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Makailyn in 2026?

In 2026, Makailyn ranks #12,132 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Makailyn most popular?

Makailyn reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #6,109 that year with 21 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Makailyn most popular?

Makailyn has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Makailyn.

Is Makailyn a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Makailyn is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Makailyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Makailyn include Amrit, Yarelly, Josilynn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Makailyn

Makailyn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 262 births in the dataset. Makailyn's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #6,109. Use the chart and map above to compare Makailyn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.