Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Madeleine.
National Rank (2025)
#455
All-Time Peak Rank
#217 (1998)
Total U.S. Births
45,722
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Madeleine Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Madeleine
According to SSA data, Madeleine achieved its highest historical rank of #217 in 1998. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1998 with 1,424 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 36.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 143 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Madeleine scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-36.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,424Births in 1998
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
143Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:104
1890s:433
1900s:506
1910s:1,373
1920s:2,121
1930s:1,330
1940s:2,052
1950s:1,336
1960s:805
1970s:400
1980s:1,285
1990s:8,927
2000s:10,628
2010s:9,924
2020s:4,498
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMa-del-eie
Letter Count9 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 92.2% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
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