boy's name
Maylan
may-LAHN (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Top 1000 (France)
- Births on record 1,257
France
#303
2025 births
Maylan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
- Peaked in France in 2025, when 175 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 3,368 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2007.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Maylan Over Time
Births per decade in France, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 445 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 760 |
How Popular Is Maylan?
In 2025, Maylan was given to 175 babies in France, ranking #303 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Where Maylan Is Used
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 Maylan Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| May-Lan | May-Lan is Maylan written with a hyphen, recorded mostly in France. | 25 |
| Maÿlan | Maÿlan is a variant spelling of Maylan, recorded in France. | 10 |
| Mäylan | Mäylan is a rare spelling of Maylan, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Maylan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Maylan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Maylan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Maylan
- French may-LAHN
Sibling Names for Maylan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Maylan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Maylan
How popular is the name Maylan?
In 2025, Maylan was given to 175 babies in France, ranking #303 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Is Maylan a girl's or a boy's name?
Maylan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Maylan?
Maylan has 2 syllables.
When was Maylan most popular?
Maylan peaked in 2025, when 175 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Maylan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Maylan currently ranks #303 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.