The nameMaëlyne
Maëlyne is a modern French girl's name inspired by Breton, close to Maëline and Maëlys. It was popular in France in the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- French creation of Breton inspiration
Meaning
Maëlyne is built on Maël, from the Breton mael, "prince, chief", with a -lyne ending. It is a recent creation.
Origin
French creation of Breton inspiration. It is also spelled Maëline.
History
Maëlyne appeared in the mid 1990s and peaked in the early 2010s. It is a little more common in Brittany and Burgundy.
Popularity of the name Maëlyne
Maëlyne in France
Maëlyne was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 3,165 births over the decade, 62% of all recorded babies named Maëlyne. Its rise began around 2003, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Maëlyne in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 117 births a year on average, against 257 in the five years before.
Maëlyne in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maëlyne mean?
Maëlyne is built on Maël, from the Breton mael, "prince, chief", with a -lyne ending. It is a recent creation.
What is the origin of the name Maëlyne?
French creation of Breton inspiration. It is also spelled Maëline.
Is Maëlyne a girl's or a boy's name?
Maëlyne is a girl's name.