NAME PROFILE
Gilles
A combination of May, signifying the month of the Hawthorn flower, and Lyn, meaning lake or waterfall; this name represents a refreshing spirit that blooms with grace and flows with gentle strength.
Key Stats
| Total births | 359 |
| Gender | Male (1% / 99%) |
| Peak year | 1949 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1949 |
| Most recent | 1949 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
ME — 100%AK — 0%MT — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Maylynne Lowe (Singaporean actress and television host) · Maylyn Murphy (Contemporary visual artist and creative director) · Maylyn Valdez (Sustainability advocate and corporate business leader) · Maylyn Tan (Digital media personality and content creator) · Maylyn Higa (Academic scholar and published research specialist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MayLynMaylieMinnie
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