Maelle
3 countries#1954 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Maelle was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
24,382 births recorded 1954–2022 · currently #1954 · peaked in 2005 with 1,680 births
Most common in: Nord, Rhône, Paris, Ille-et-Vilaine, Loire-Atlantique
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
536 births recorded 2001–2025 · currently #2778 · peaked in 2025 with 61 births
Most common in: New York, California, Florida, Texas, Colorado
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
45 births recorded 2007–2021 · currently #3519 · peaked in 2018 with 6 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
45 births recorded 2007–2021 · peaked in 2018 with 6 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Maelle’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #50 | — |
| 2004 | #49 | ↑1 |
| 2005 | #45 | ↑4 |
| 2006 | #43 | ↑2 |
| 2007 | #45 | ↓2 |
| 2008 | #46 | ↓1 |
| 2009 | #51 | ↓5 |
| 2010 | #63 | ↓12 |
| 2011 | #135 | ↓72 |
| 2012 | #238 | ↓103 |
| 2013 | #441 | ↓203 |
| 2014 | #362 | ↑79 |
| 2015 | #423 | ↓61 |
| 2016 | #508 | ↓85 |
| 2017 | #754 | ↓246 |
| 2018 | #1174 | ↓420 |
| 2019 | #1358 | ↓184 |
| 2020 | #1889 | ↓531 |
| 2021 | #2248 | ↓359 |
| 2022 | #1954 | ↑294 |
Frequently asked questions about Maelle
Is Maelle a popular name?
Yes — Maelle currently ranks #1954 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Maelle more common for boys or girls?
Maelle is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Maelle most popular?
Maelle peaked in 2005 in France, with 1,680 recorded births that year.
Is Maelle rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Maelle’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1435 in 1954 to #1954 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Maelle?
At least 24,963 babies have been recorded with the name Maelle across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Maelle popular in more than one country?
Yes — Maelle appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Maelle?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Maelle include Lenny, Lili, Mayah, Mayeli.
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