Bitter pearl or star of the sea
A modern American compound name combining Mae and Lynn. Mae is a derivative of Mary, often associated with the month of May or the sea, while Lynn is a Welsh-derived suffix meaning lake. Together, it evokes a sense of nature and classic femininity.
Less common today
Maelynn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #992 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
