Madelyn
Peaked at #58 nationally in 2023, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1890, Madelyn has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Madelyn — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#58
in 2023
Current rank
#65
in 2024
Years tracked
135
1890–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1890, Madelyn reached its peak popularity for girls in 2023, ranking #58 nationally with 3,643 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #60 (2014) to #65 (2024) — a 8% drop.
As of 2024, Madelyn ranks #65 nationally for girls, with 3,364 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #65 | 3,364 |
| 2023 | #58 | 3,643 |
| 2022 | #60 | 3,722 |
| 2021 | #71 | 3,427 |
| 2020 | #66 | 3,549 |
| 2019 | #72 | 3,580 |
| 2018 | #72 | 3,651 |
| 2017 | #63 | 3,967 |
Madelyn — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#5683
in 2004
Current rank
#10491
in 2024
Years tracked
7
2002–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 2002, Madelyn reached its peak popularity for boys in 2004, ranking #5683 nationally with 14 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 16 years of data, its rank has climbed from #13821 (2008) to #10491 (2024) — a 24% improvement.
As of 2024, Madelyn ranks #10491 nationally for boys, with 7 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #10,491 | 7 |
| 2017 | #13,510 | 5 |
| 2016 | #13,450 | 5 |
| 2008 | #13,821 | 5 |
| 2005 | #8,796 | 8 |
| 2004 | #5,683 | 14 |
| 2002 | #10,174 | 6 |
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 Madelyn most popular?
Madelyn was most popular in 2023, when it ranked #58 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Madelyn becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Madelyn?
At least 112,677 babies have been recorded with the name Madelyn in the US since 1890, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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