Makalynn
An invented feminine name derived from "Michaela" and "Lynn", possibly meaning "Who is like God".
Name Census estimates that about 150 living Americans carry the first name Makalynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Makalynn today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Makalynn births was 2004 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Makalynn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
150
~ 1 in 2,285,029 Americans
Peak year
2004
12 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2021 SSA rank
#16,783
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Makalynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Makalynn from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 73 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Makalynn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Makalynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Makalynns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Makalynn
The name Makalynn is a relatively modern name, with no clear origins in ancient languages or cultures. It appears to be a creative combination of the name elements "Maka" and "Lynn," with no definitive etymology or historical references.
One possible theory suggests that the name Makalynn may be derived from the Hebrew name Michal, which means "brook" or "stream." However, the spelling and pronunciation variations make this connection tenuous at best.
Another speculation is that the name Makalynn is a blend of the names Mackenzie and Lynn, but there is no concrete evidence to support this claim.
Since Makalynn is a relatively new name, there are no recorded instances of individuals bearing this name throughout ancient history or in historical texts, religious scriptures, or significant historical records.
However, here are five notable individuals who have borne the name Makalynn in more recent times:
1. Makalynn Jester (born 1987) - An American actress and singer known for her roles in various television shows and films.
2. Makalynn Salas (born 1991) - A Mexican-American fashion model and social media influencer.
3. Makalynn Curry (born 1995) - An American basketball player who played for the University of Connecticut and was drafted by the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA.
4. Makalynn Poe (born 2001) - An American singer and songwriter who gained popularity on social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube.
5. Makalynn Fite (born 2005) - An American child actress known for her roles in television shows and films like "Hawkeye" and "The Village."
While the name Makalynn is relatively modern and lacks a deep historical lineage, it has gained popularity in recent decades, perhaps reflecting a trend towards more unique and creative baby names.
People
Makalynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Makalynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Makalynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Makalynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 150 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Makalynn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,285,029 US residents.
Is Makalynn a common name?
We classify Makalynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 152 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Makalynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Makalynn was 2004, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Makalynn is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Makalynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Makalynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Makalynn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Makalynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Makalynn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Makalynn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Makalynn?
See how many Americans are named Makalynn on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.