Madelynn
Every Madelynn since 1920 — 18,937 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Madelynn
Madelynn is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #524 in 2025 with 573 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1920, 18,937 American babies have been named Madelynn. Its peak came in 2009, when 862 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 Madelynn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Madelynn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 573 | #524 |
| 2024 | 595 | #518 |
| 2023 | 623 | #490 |
| 2022 | 675 | #472 |
| 2021 | 642 | #491 |
| 2020 | 636 | #481 |
| 2019 | 676 | #460 |
| 2018 | 648 | #486 |
| 2017 | 692 | #459 |
| 2016 | 674 | #471 |
| 2015 | 770 | #418 |
| 2014 | 732 | #438 |
| 2013 | 767 | #401 |
| 2012 | 777 | #400 |
| 2011 | 780 | #403 |
| 2010 | 806 | #398 |
| 2009 | 862 | #375 |
| 2008 | 831 | #387 |
| 2007 | 680 | #473 |
| 2006 | 534 | #550 |
| 2005 | 524 | #549 |
| 2004 | 520 | #547 |
| 2003 | 515 | #541 |
| 2002 | 527 | #519 |
| 2001 | 498 | #537 |
| 2000 | 481 | #541 |
| 1995 | 122 | #1,351 |
| 1990 | 34 | #3,265 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,727 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,404 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,594 |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,932 |
| 1955 | 9 | #4,256 |
| 1950 | 8 | #4,177 |
| 1945 | 17 | #2,120 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 7 | #4,270 |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,822 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Madelynn in 2025?
Madelynn ranked #524 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 573 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Madelynn?
18,937 babies have been named Madelynn in the United States since 1920, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Madelynn most popular?
Madelynn peaked in 2009, when 862 newborns received the name.
Is Madelynn a boy or girl name?
Madelynn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Madelynn rising or falling?
Madelynn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.