Meylin
A feminine name derived from the French word for "honey" or "sweet one".
Name Census estimates that about 523 living Americans carry the first name Meylin. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Meylin today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Meylin births was 2024 (44 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Meylin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
523
~ 1 in 655,362 Americans
Peak year
2024
44 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,545
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Meylin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Meylin from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 215 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Meylin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Meylin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Meylin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Meylins live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Texas, Florida, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Meylin, while Virginia, California, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Meylin
The given name Meylin is a relatively modern and uncommon name, with its origins rooted in the English and French languages. It is believed to be a combination of two names - the English name "Mabel" and the French name "Merline."
The name "Mabel" originated from the Latin name "Amabilis," meaning "lovable" or "worthy of love." It was a popular name in England during the Middle Ages and was brought to the British Isles by the Normans after the Norman Conquest of 1066.
On the other hand, the name "Merline" is a French form of the name "Merlin," which is derived from the Welsh name "Myrddin," meaning "sea fortress." The name "Merlin" is famously associated with the legendary wizard from Arthurian legends, who was believed to have lived during the late 5th and early 6th centuries.
The earliest recorded use of the name Meylin can be traced back to the late 19th century, but it remained relatively uncommon until the 20th century. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Meylin Gonzalez (1901-1976), a Cuban-American baseball player who played in the Negro Leagues during the 1920s and 1930s.
Another notable individual with the name Meylin was Meylin Myriam (1922-2005), a French actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and stage productions throughout the mid-20th century.
In the literary world, Meylin Severnicht (1939-2017) was a German author and journalist who wrote several novels and non-fiction works exploring themes of identity and personal growth.
In the field of education, Meylin Wallen (1950-2021) was a renowned American educator and advocate for inclusive education practices, working tirelessly to promote equal opportunities for students with disabilities.
Lastly, Meylin Gustavus (1965-present) is a contemporary Canadian artist and sculptor, known for her intricate metalwork and installations that explore themes of nature, sustainability, and the human experience.
While the name Meylin is still relatively uncommon, its unique blend of English and French roots, combined with its association with historical figures across various fields, has contributed to its enduring appeal and lasting legacy.
People
Meylin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Meylin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Meylin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Meylin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 523 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Meylin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 655,362 US residents.
Is Meylin a common name?
We classify Meylin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 529 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Meylin most popular?
The single biggest year for Meylin was 2024, when 44 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Meylin is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Meylin a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Meylin in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.