girl's name
Maelenn
mah-eh-LEN (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 540
Maelenn is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2019 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1998, when 25 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1973.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Maelenn Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 80 |
| 1990s | 160 |
| 2000s | 195 |
| 2010s | 80 |
How Popular Is Maelenn?
In 2019, Maelenn was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Maelenn Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Maëlenn | Maëlenn is a rare spelling of Maelenn, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 60 times, mostly in France. | 60 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Maelenn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Maelenn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Maelenn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Maelenn
- French mah-eh-LEN
Sibling Names for Maelenn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Maelenn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Maelenn
Is Maelenn a girl's or a boy's name?
Maelenn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Maelenn?
Maelenn has 3 syllables.
When was Maelenn most popular?
Maelenn peaked in 1998, when 25 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.