Madaline
Every Madaline since 1885 — 4,990 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Madaline
Madaline is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,036 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1885, 4,990 American babies have been named Madaline. Its peak came in 1918, when 114 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Madaline stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Madaline year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #6,036 |
| 2024 | 31 | #4,532 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,943 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,572 |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,184 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,229 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,973 |
| 2018 | 30 | #4,631 |
| 2017 | 41 | #3,746 |
| 2016 | 52 | #3,170 |
| 2015 | 43 | #3,635 |
| 2014 | 42 | #3,695 |
| 2013 | 53 | #3,107 |
| 2012 | 44 | #3,620 |
| 2011 | 57 | #3,003 |
| 2010 | 79 | #2,396 |
| 2009 | 88 | #2,236 |
| 2008 | 85 | #2,308 |
| 2007 | 73 | #2,558 |
| 2006 | 56 | #3,040 |
| 2005 | 76 | #2,355 |
| 2004 | 73 | #2,358 |
| 2003 | 71 | #2,360 |
| 2002 | 74 | #2,242 |
| 2001 | 91 | #1,916 |
| 2000 | 78 | #2,096 |
| 1995 | 50 | #2,541 |
| 1990 | 15 | #6,005 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,084 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,402 |
| 1975 | 15 | #4,272 |
| 1970 | 12 | #4,652 |
| 1965 | 11 | #4,100 |
| 1960 | 27 | #2,279 |
| 1955 | 21 | #2,440 |
| 1950 | 38 | #1,516 |
| 1945 | 31 | #1,469 |
| 1940 | 31 | #1,367 |
| 1935 | 29 | #1,372 |
| 1930 | 58 | #965 |
| 1925 | 76 | #857 |
| 1920 | 111 | #692 |
| 1915 | 89 | #711 |
| 1910 | 25 | #870 |
| 1905 | 17 | #915 |
| 1900 | 28 | #683 |
| 1895 | 14 | #882 |
| 1890 | 12 | #809 |
| 1885 | 5 | #1,142 |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Madaline in 2025?
Madaline ranked #6,036 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Madaline?
4,990 babies have been named Madaline in the United States since 1885, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Madaline most popular?
Madaline peaked in 1918, when 114 newborns received the name.
Is Madaline a boy or girl name?
Madaline is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Madaline rising or falling?
Madaline is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.