Bitter or beloved; combination of May and Lynn
Mayelin is a modern compound name likely formed by blending the classic English name May with the suffix -lin or -lynn. May derives from the month name, which is rooted in the Roman goddess Maia, while Lynn is a Welsh name meaning lake. It is particularly popular in Spanish-speaking communities as a rhythmic, feminine choice.
Less common today
Mayelin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,246 in 2008.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
