Find out how popular the first name Mailen has been for the last 17 years (from 2007 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Mailen by gender

Based on the last 17 years of data, Mailen is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 120 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Mailen.

The history of the first name Mailen

The name Mailen is believed to have originated from the Germanic languages, specifically Old High German and Old English. It is derived from the root word "mal," which means "speech" or "word." This root is found in various Germanic names, such as Malaric and Malahard.

In the early medieval period, the name Mailen was primarily used in regions of present-day Germany and England. It was a popular name among both noble and common families during the 8th to 11th centuries. Some variations of the name included Mailun, Maylun, and Maelan.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mailen can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript record of landholders in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry "Mailen de Winton" refers to a landowner in Winchester.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Mailen. One of the earliest was Mailen of Brittany, a Breton nobleman who lived in the late 11th century and fought alongside William the Conqueror during the Norman conquest of England.

In the 13th century, Mailen von Naumburg was a German architect and stonemason who oversaw the construction of the Naumburg Cathedral in Saxony-Anhalt, renowned for its intricate stone carvings and medieval architecture.

During the Renaissance period, Mailen Binnig was a Swiss scientist and inventor, born in 1567. He is credited with developing one of the earliest microscopes and making significant contributions to the field of optics.

In the 18th century, Mailen Rousseau was a French philosopher and writer, born in 1712. He is best known for his influential works on political philosophy, including "The Social Contract" and "Discourse on Inequality."

Mailen Curie, born in 1867, was a pioneering Polish physicist and chemist. She made groundbreaking contributions to the study of radioactivity and was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, as well as the first person to win the Nobel Prize twice.

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