Maylyn is a modern, unique name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the combination of two popular names, Maya and Lynn. It has gained popularity in recent years due to its distinctive sound and spelling, appealing to parents seeking unusual yet appealing names for their daughters. Maylyn's phonetic pronunciation closely resembles that of common names like Emily or Amy, making it familiar yet distinct. With no specific historical or cultural significance attached to it, the name Maylyn offers new parents the freedom to create their own associations and meanings. Its popularity remains relatively low, with fewer than 50 occurrences in recent years according to U.S. Social Security data, ensuring that those named Maylyn stand out while still being accessible and easy to pronounce.
The name Maylyn experienced fluctuations in popularity over the past six decades, with a notable spike in the early 2000s and again around 2008-2009. The peak years for this name were 2001 (13 births) and 2008 (23 births). Despite some variance from year to year, Maylyn has consistently remained a relatively uncommon choice, with fewer than 25 occurrences in all but three of the listed years.