Madylin
Every Madylin since 1996 — 617 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Madylin
Madylin is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1996, 617 American babies have been named Madylin. Its peak came in 2002, when 50 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Madylin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Madylin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,748 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,681 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,329 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,771 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,462 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,993 |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,099 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,705 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,242 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,849 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,336 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,409 |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,660 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,660 |
| 2010 | 31 | #4,690 |
| 2009 | 33 | #4,545 |
| 2008 | 42 | #3,829 |
| 2007 | 33 | #4,528 |
| 2006 | 31 | #4,647 |
| 2005 | 31 | #4,441 |
| 2004 | 45 | #3,372 |
| 2003 | 40 | #3,569 |
| 2002 | 50 | #2,964 |
| 2001 | 34 | #3,840 |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,914 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Madylin in 2025?
Madylin did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Madylin?
617 babies have been named Madylin in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Madylin most popular?
Madylin peaked in 2002, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Madylin a boy or girl name?
Madylin is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Madylin rising or falling?
Madylin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.