girl's name
Maitlyn
MAYT-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 101
Maitlyn is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2009 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2008, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1995.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Maitlyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 64 |
How Popular Is Maitlyn?
In 2009, Maitlyn was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Maitlyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Maitlyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Maitlyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Maitlyn
- English MAYT-lin
Sibling Names for Maitlyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Maitlyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Maitlyn
How popular is the name Maitlyn?
In 2009, Maitlyn was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Maitlyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Maitlyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Maitlyn?
Maitlyn has 2 syllables.
When was Maitlyn most popular?
Maitlyn peaked in 2008, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.