The nameMaëline
Maëline is a modern French girl's name with a Breton feel. It spread in France in the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Maëline is a recent creation, built on Maël, from the Breton mael, "prince", with an ending in line.
Origin
French, Breton in style.
History
Maëline followed the vogue for Maëlys and Maëlle in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Maëline
Maëline in France
Maëline was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 3,700 births over the decade, 56% of all recorded babies named Maëline. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Maëline 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: 101 births a year on average, against 272 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maëline mean?
Maëline is a recent creation, built on Maël, from the Breton mael, "prince", with an ending in line.
What is the origin of the name Maëline?
French, Breton in style.
Is Maëline a girl's or a boy's name?
Maëline is a girl's name.