Girl · #14,823 in 2026

Makaylan

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

Current Rank

#14,823

Peak Rank

#10,745 (2000)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1999

First Year

2011

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#10745

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Makaylan

Makaylan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1999, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 8 Makaylans were born — ranking #10,745 that year. As of 2026, Makaylan ranks #14,823 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 46 Makaylans 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 Makaylan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Makaylan 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
Mikaela
Micaela
Mckayla
Maclin
Michela
Mccallum

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Makaylan

What does the name Makaylan mean?

Makaylan is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1999. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Makaylan in 2026?

In 2026, Makaylan ranks #14,823 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Makaylan most popular?

Makaylan reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #10,745 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Makaylan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Makaylan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Makaylan include Madelen, Storme, Dae. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Makaylan

Makaylan is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 46 births in the dataset. Makaylan's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #10,745. Use the chart and map above to compare Makaylan'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.