Madeline
Anglicized from French Madeleine, from Ancient Greek Μαγδαληνή (Magdalēnḗ).
Every Madeline since 1880 — 207,630 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Madeline
Madeline is a top-100 name for girls in the United States, ranked #81 in 2025 with 3,086 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 207,630 American babies have been named Madeline. Its peak came in 1998, when 5,869 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Madeline stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Madeline year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,086 | #81 | — | — |
| 2024 | 2,922 | #86 | — | — |
| 2023 | 2,733 | #95 | — | — |
| 2022 | 2,700 | #102 | — | — |
| 2021 | 2,747 | #95 | — | — |
| 2020 | 2,800 | #96 | — | — |
| 2019 | 2,861 | #98 | — | — |
| 2018 | 2,918 | #100 | 5 | #13,405 |
| 2017 | 2,966 | #99 | — | — |
| 2016 | 3,280 | #90 | 5 | #13,452 |
| 2015 | 3,339 | #91 | — | — |
| 2014 | 3,445 | #89 | — | — |
| 2013 | 3,371 | #90 | — | — |
| 2012 | 3,162 | #96 | — | — |
| 2011 | 3,429 | #85 | 6 | #11,737 |
| 2010 | 3,604 | #77 | 7 | #10,345 |
| 2009 | 4,300 | #64 | — | — |
| 2008 | 4,820 | #56 | 9 | #8,748 |
| 2007 | 4,705 | #61 | 5 | #13,633 |
| 2006 | 4,477 | #71 | 7 | #10,236 |
| 2005 | 4,528 | #70 | 9 | #8,064 |
| 2004 | 4,767 | #63 | 17 | #4,920 |
| 2003 | 4,976 | #61 | 14 | #5,444 |
| 2002 | 5,114 | #56 | 6 | #10,173 |
| 2001 | 5,222 | #56 | 5 | #11,659 |
| 2000 | 5,371 | #56 | 9 | #7,188 |
| 1995 | 4,430 | #79 | 11 | #5,378 |
| 1990 | 1,494 | #198 | 8 | #6,192 |
| 1985 | 382 | #524 | — | — |
| 1980 | 232 | #723 | — | — |
| 1975 | 270 | #597 | — | — |
| 1970 | 354 | #535 | — | — |
| 1965 | 464 | #438 | — | — |
| 1960 | 573 | #399 | — | — |
| 1955 | 602 | #353 | 6 | #3,739 |
| 1950 | 759 | #281 | — | — |
| 1945 | 782 | #237 | — | — |
| 1940 | 874 | #200 | 5 | #3,765 |
| 1935 | 714 | #235 | — | — |
| 1930 | 1,144 | #173 | 9 | #2,924 |
| 1925 | 1,506 | #158 | 7 | #3,610 |
| 1920 | 1,779 | #138 | — | — |
| 1915 | 1,670 | #121 | — | — |
| 1910 | 560 | #145 | — | — |
| 1905 | 412 | #145 | — | — |
| 1900 | 389 | #149 | — | — |
| 1895 | 237 | #174 | — | — |
| 1890 | 96 | #256 | — | — |
| 1885 | 41 | #319 | — | — |
| 1880 | 22 | #347 | — | — |
Famous people named Madeline
- Madeline Kahn Actor · 1942–1999
- Madeline Zima Actor · b. 1985
- Madeline Manning Athlete · b. 1948
- Madeline Carroll Actor · b. 1996
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Madeline mean?
Anglicized from French Madeleine, from Ancient Greek Μαγδαληνή (Magdalēnḗ).
How popular is the name Madeline in 2025?
Madeline ranked #81 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 3,086 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Madeline?
207,630 babies have been named Madeline in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Madeline most popular?
Madeline peaked in 1998, when 5,869 newborns received the name.
Is Madeline a boy or girl name?
Madeline is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Madeline rising or falling?
Madeline has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Madeline?
Well-known people named Madeline include Madeline Kahn (actor), Madeline Zima (actor), Madeline Manning (athlete).