Maelle Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Breton
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Maelle means 'chief' or 'prince' in Breton.
Meaning of the Name Maelle
Maelle is a feminine given name of Breton origin. It is derived from the Breton word 'mael', meaning 'chief' or 'prince'. The name can also be associated with the Irish name 'Mael', meaning 'servant' or 'devotee'. Maelle is often seen as a variation of the name 'Maelis' or 'Maelleiz', which are popular in Brittany, France. Overall, Maelle carries a strong and regal meaning.
Popularity of the Name Maelle
The popularity for the name Maelle peaked in popularity in the year 2010 with 51 births, which ranked number 5,628 out of 31,652 unique names for that year. Maelle had the most female births in 2010 with 51, which ranked number 3,202 out of 19,832 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Maelle has increased sharply over the last ten years from 24 births to 36 births, an increase of 50.00%. Among females, Maelle has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 24 births to 36 births, an increase of 50.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Maelle
- 20 Year Trend of Maelle: 620.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Maelle: 50.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Maelle: 50.00%
Popularity of Maelle by State
Among females, Maelle was most popular in Southeastern states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly used in FL, with 7 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Maelle. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1678 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1394 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Maelle
- Total Births of Maelle: 37 (4.14%)
- Female Births of Maelle: 37 (4.14%)
Given the upward trend of Maelle over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.14% increase in total births, for a total of 37 births in 2024. For Females, births for Maelle have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 37 female births in 2024, an increase of 4.14%.