Madeline
Peaked at #50 nationally in 1998, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Madeline has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Madeline — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#50
in 1998
Current rank
#87
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Madeline reached its peak popularity for girls in 1998, ranking #50 nationally with 5,869 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #89 (2014) to #87 (2024) — a 2% improvement.
As of 2024, Madeline ranks #87 nationally for girls, with 2,907 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #87 | 2,907 |
| 2023 | #94 | 2,732 |
| 2022 | #102 | 2,698 |
| 2021 | #95 | 2,747 |
| 2020 | #96 | 2,799 |
| 2019 | #98 | 2,861 |
| 2018 | #100 | 2,917 |
| 2017 | #99 | 2,965 |
Madeline — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2637
in 1942
Last ranked
#13396
in 2018
Years tracked
33
1921–2018
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1921, Madeline reached its peak popularity for boys in 1942, ranking #2637 nationally with 9 babies given the name that year.
Madeline hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2018, when it stood at #13396.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | #13,396 | 5 |
| 2016 | #13,449 | 5 |
| 2011 | #11,734 | 6 |
| 2010 | #10,345 | 7 |
| 2008 | #8,748 | 9 |
| 2007 | #13,632 | 5 |
| 2006 | #10,234 | 7 |
| 2005 | #8,063 | 9 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Madeline most popular?
Madeline was most popular in 1998, when it ranked #50 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Madeline becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Madeline?
At least 204,520 babies have been recorded with the name Madeline in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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