Maylene Girl

Popularity: #926 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAY-leen //ˈmeɪliːn//

Origin: English; French

Meaning: English: May flower; French: a combination of May and -lene suffix

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Maylene is believed to be a modern variation of the name May, which has its roots in the Latin word "Maius," referring to the month of May. This Latin term is derived from the name of the Roman goddess Maia, who was associated with growth and fertility, reflecting the season of spring.

The transition of the name into English occurred through Old French, where the month of May was referred to as "Mai," and subsequently into Middle English, where it retained a similar form. The addition of the suffix "-lene" is likely a diminutive or affectionate form, common in the creation of feminine names in English-speaking cultures, enhancing the name's lyrical quality.

Historically, the name May has been used in various contexts, including literature and folklore, often symbolizing renewal and the blossoming of nature. The name Maylene, as a derivative, would carry similar connotations of vitality and femininity.

The use of May as a given name can be traced back to the 19th century, with notable figures such as May Alcott, the sister of the famous author Louisa May Alcott, contributing to its recognition in literary circles. The name Maylene itself, while not as widely documented, reflects the trend of combining traditional names with softer endings to create unique feminine forms.

Culturally, names derived from seasonal themes, such as May, often evoke a sense of hope and new beginnings, resonating with various traditions and celebrations that mark the arrival of spring. The name Maylene, therefore, embodies these associations, linking it to the broader cultural significance of the month of May as a time of growth and renewal.

The diminutive form "May" remains a popular choice, further emphasizing the enduring appeal of names connected to nature and seasonal change.

Fictional characters named Maylene

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Maylene is a fictional character from the manga and anime series Black Butler. She is a skilled maid and a member of the Phantomhive household, known for her loyalty and combat abilities.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Maylene, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MayLenaMayaMabelMiraMina

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Maylene. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MarleneSeleneCelineJayleneKayleneAyleneHayleyShaylene

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Maylene was first seen in the United States in 1918.

Maylene has ranked as high as #6487 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, and Arizona.

In the past 5 years the name Maylene has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Maylene is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Maylene was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Maylene.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 22 22
2024 25 25
2023 15 15
2022 17 17
2021 13 13
2020 34 34
2019 33 33
2018 21 21
2017 31 31
2016 28 28
2015 29 29
2014 36 36
2013 21 21
2012 41 41
2011 31 31
2010 28 28
2009 36 36
2008 20 20
2007 31 31
2006 19 19
2005 19 19
2004 20 20
2003 21 21
2002 24 24
2001 23 23
2000 15 15
1999 14 14
1998 16 16
1997 10 10
1996 8 8
1994 8 8
1993 8 8
1992 8 8
1991 12 12
1990 10 10
1989 11 11
1988 12 12
1987 17 17
1986 7 7
1985 11 11
1983 11 11
1982 11 11
1981 8 8
1980 6 6
1979 5 5
1978 12 12
1977 6 6
1976 8 8
1974 10 10
1973 7 7
1972 5 5
1970 6 6
1969 6 6
1968 7 7
1967 6 6
1966 9 9
1965 8 8
1964 6 6
1963 8 8
1962 6 6
1961 6 6
1960 6 6
1959 10 10
1958 7 7
1955 7 7
1954 16 16
1953 7 7
1951 7 7
1950 7 7
1949 8 8
1948 7 7
1947 7 7
1946 8 8
1945 5 5
1944 6 6
1943 11 11
1942 8 8
1941 5 5
1940 10 10
1938 9 9
1937 11 11
1936 5 5
1933 9 9
1932 6 6
1931 8 8
1929 7 7
1927 5 5
1925 6 6
1923 7 7
1922 6 6
1921 5 5
1920 5 5
1918 5 5

Top States for Maylene (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 7
54%
CA 6
46%