The nameMaëlane
Maëlane is a recent French girl's name, derived from Maël. It was mostly given in the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Breton
Meaning
Like Maël, it is linked to the Breton mael, "prince, chief".
Origin
Breton, a modern creation.
History
First given around 1990, Maëlane peaked in the early 2010s, then declined.
Popularity of the name Maëlane
Maëlane in France
Maëlane was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 595 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Maëlane. Its rise began around 1998, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Maëlane in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 17 births a year on average, against 39 in the five years before.
Maëlane in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maëlane mean?
Like Maël, it is linked to the Breton mael, "prince, chief".
What is the origin of the name Maëlane?
Breton, a modern creation.
Is Maëlane a girl's or a boy's name?
Maëlane is a girl's name.