Girl · #12,706 in 2026

Makaylen

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

Current Rank

#12,706

Peak Rank

#9,379 (2009)

Total Babies

107

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2000

First Year

2017

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#9379

Peak Rank

107

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Makaylen

The earliest SSA record of Makaylen as a baby girl name dates back to 2000, when 10 babies received it. 2009 was its biggest year on record, with 12 newborns named Makaylen — #9,379 in the national rankings. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 50% of all recorded Makaylens. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2017 (7 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 107 Makaylens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s 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 Makaylen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Makaylen 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 Makaylen

What does the name Makaylen mean?

Makaylen is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Makaylen in 2026?

In 2026, Makaylen ranks #12,706 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Makaylen most popular?

Makaylen reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #9,379 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Makaylen a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Makaylen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Makaylen include Davine, Diella, Jamilya. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Makaylen

Makaylen is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 107 births in the dataset. Makaylen's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #9,379. Use the chart and map above to compare Makaylen'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.