girl name
Madelyn
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#71 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Madelyn in the US, 1880–2025
Madelyn first appears in US records in 1890. It peaked in 2008, when 4,567 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 3,362.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Madelyn a boy or a girl name?
Madelyn is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Madelyn?
In 2025, Madelyn ranked #71 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Madelyn most popular?
Madelyn was most popular in 2008, when about 4,567 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.