Madlyn
Every Madlyn since 1898 — 2,377 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Madlyn
Madlyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,271 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1898, 2,377 American babies have been named Madlyn. Its peak came in 1922, when 76 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Madlyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Madlyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,271 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,773 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,792 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,167 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,769 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,992 |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,097 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,557 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,562 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,751 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,323 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,255 |
| 2012 | 20 | #6,494 |
| 2011 | 15 | #8,044 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,393 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,718 |
| 2008 | 31 | #4,834 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,234 |
| 2006 | 25 | #5,482 |
| 2005 | 32 | #4,327 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,673 |
| 2003 | 26 | #4,891 |
| 2002 | 26 | #4,708 |
| 2001 | 30 | #4,159 |
| 2000 | 25 | #4,733 |
| 1995 | 19 | #5,146 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,329 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,952 |
| 1970 | 11 | #4,949 |
| 1965 | 17 | #3,112 |
| 1960 | 21 | #2,695 |
| 1955 | 13 | #3,313 |
| 1950 | 25 | #1,942 |
| 1945 | 24 | #1,727 |
| 1940 | 27 | #1,501 |
| 1935 | 22 | #1,636 |
| 1930 | 39 | #1,205 |
| 1925 | 46 | #1,144 |
| 1920 | 46 | #1,111 |
| 1915 | 51 | #931 |
| 1910 | 7 | #2,049 |
| 1905 | 7 | #1,636 |
| 1900 | 5 | #2,105 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Madlyn in 2025?
Madlyn ranked #14,271 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Madlyn?
2,377 babies have been named Madlyn in the United States since 1898, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Madlyn most popular?
Madlyn peaked in 1922, when 76 newborns received the name.
Is Madlyn a boy or girl name?
Madlyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Madlyn rising or falling?
Madlyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.