Madilynn
Rare fanciful spelling of Madeline.
Every Madilynn since 1987 — 11,432 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Madilynn
Madilynn is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #860 in 2025 with 315 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 11,432 American babies have been named Madilynn. Its peak came in 2014, when 656 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Madilynn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Madilynn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 315 | #860 |
| 2024 | 359 | #784 |
| 2023 | 388 | #727 |
| 2022 | 531 | #567 |
| 2021 | 583 | #531 |
| 2020 | 600 | #506 |
| 2019 | 579 | #529 |
| 2018 | 557 | #560 |
| 2017 | 557 | #554 |
| 2016 | 598 | #520 |
| 2015 | 639 | #499 |
| 2014 | 656 | #479 |
| 2013 | 568 | #526 |
| 2012 | 528 | #559 |
| 2011 | 533 | #547 |
| 2010 | 518 | #562 |
| 2009 | 553 | #552 |
| 2008 | 461 | #667 |
| 2007 | 356 | #805 |
| 2006 | 256 | #1,007 |
| 2005 | 204 | #1,143 |
| 2004 | 187 | #1,200 |
| 2003 | 187 | #1,158 |
| 2002 | 158 | #1,256 |
| 2001 | 113 | #1,624 |
| 2000 | 115 | #1,554 |
| 1995 | 26 | #4,048 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,799 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Madilynn mean?
Rare fanciful spelling of Madeline.
How popular is the name Madilynn in 2025?
Madilynn ranked #860 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 315 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Madilynn?
11,432 babies have been named Madilynn in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Madilynn most popular?
Madilynn peaked in 2014, when 656 newborns received the name.
Is Madilynn a boy or girl name?
Madilynn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Madilynn rising or falling?
Madilynn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.