Madalynn
Every Madalynn since 1921 — 9,338 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Madalynn
Madalynn is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,370 in 2025 with 161 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1921, 9,338 American babies have been named Madalynn. Its peak came in 2009, when 557 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 Madalynn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Madalynn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 161 | #1,370 |
| 2024 | 204 | #1,179 |
| 2023 | 193 | #1,225 |
| 2022 | 195 | #1,234 |
| 2021 | 209 | #1,174 |
| 2020 | 258 | #989 |
| 2019 | 283 | #933 |
| 2018 | 297 | #907 |
| 2017 | 331 | #823 |
| 2016 | 356 | #800 |
| 2015 | 420 | #679 |
| 2014 | 438 | #652 |
| 2013 | 450 | #621 |
| 2012 | 446 | #640 |
| 2011 | 481 | #596 |
| 2010 | 508 | #578 |
| 2009 | 557 | #544 |
| 2008 | 527 | #592 |
| 2007 | 443 | #667 |
| 2006 | 342 | #801 |
| 2005 | 318 | #815 |
| 2004 | 301 | #827 |
| 2003 | 276 | #875 |
| 2002 | 249 | #900 |
| 2001 | 220 | #979 |
| 2000 | 194 | #1,071 |
| 1995 | 49 | #2,572 |
| 1990 | 17 | #5,434 |
| 1985 | — | — |
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| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 6 | #5,069 |
| 1945 | 5 | #4,972 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Madalynn in 2025?
Madalynn ranked #1,370 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 161 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Madalynn?
9,338 babies have been named Madalynn in the United States since 1921, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Madalynn most popular?
Madalynn peaked in 2009, when 557 newborns received the name.
Is Madalynn a boy or girl name?
Madalynn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Madalynn rising or falling?
Madalynn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.