Baby Name Popularity Profile

Madelyn

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Madelyn.

✦ Woman from Magdala 🌍 Hebrew, English biblical traditional
National Rank (2025) #71
All-Time Peak Rank #58 Achieved 2023
Total U.S. Births 116,010 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1890 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 4,567 births in 2008
πŸ’‘ The Madelyn Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Woman from Magdala
Language Origin Hebrew, English
Origin Type multiple
Derived from Magdalene, a Greek form of a Hebrew name meaning 'woman from Magdala'. Madelyn is an English variant.
Common Nicknames
Maddie Maddy Lynn
Alternative Spellings
Madeline Madeleine Madalyn Madalynn
Pronunciation: MAD-Ι™-lin
Themes & Categories
biblical traditional
Etymology confidence: High

πŸ“– The Story Behind Madelyn

According to SSA data, Madelyn achieved its highest historical rank of #58 in 2023. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2008 with 4,567 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 25.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 136 consecutive years.

πŸ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Madelyn across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Stable
10-Year Shift -25.1% Decline
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 4,567 births in 2008
Years in Top 100 18 yrs
Years in Top 500 61 yrs
Registry Streak 136 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 156
1900s: 417
1910s: 1,924
1920s: 2,869
1930s: 1,628
1940s: 2,297
1950s: 1,959
1960s: 1,140
1970s: 870
1980s: 1,206
1990s: 8,640
2000s: 32,620
2010s: 39,199
2020s: 21,085

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Mad-el-yn
Letter Count 7 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 54.1% of names
Linguistic Profile: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State New Hampshire
Top States New Hampshire, Nevada, Delaware, Wisconsin, Minnesota
States with Data 51
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
New Hampshire #39 563 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada #129 545 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware #108 332 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #80 3,071 2008 36.7% Decline
Minnesota #109 2,743 2009 34.7% Decline
Arizona #67 1,727 2022 Stable
Maine #43 619 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #169 1,128 2010 25.0% Decline
Virginia #57 3,026 2014 13.8% Decline
Maryland #68 1,995 2008 24.7% Decline
Connecticut #49 1,429 2008 +29.3% Growth
Idaho #98 515 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #101 1,547 2024 13.6% Decline
Massachusetts #59 3,099 2008 4.6% Decline
Texas #59 9,539 2015 +18.7% Growth
Alaska Unranked 173 2009 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #67 3,429 2022 12.0% Decline
Indiana #69 2,906 2009 +24.6% Growth
Florida #91 4,183 2023 +5.4% Growth
North Carolina #51 3,503 2017 +16.5% Growth
Tennessee #54 2,590 2016 +12.9% Growth
Washington #111 1,939 2008 6.5% Decline
Georgia #58 3,350 2015 +14.8% Growth
Michigan #60 4,494 2008 14.6% Decline
Missouri #147 2,573 2008 33.3% Decline
Illinois #72 5,555 2009 32.0% Decline
Pennsylvania #59 6,002 2008 11.2% Decline
Kansas #78 1,166 2009 20.0% Decline
Ohio #78 5,077 2008 23.8% Decline
Oregon #156 988 2009 20.7% Decline
Alabama #43 1,994 2009 4.2% Decline
Rhode Island #63 383 2008 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota #128 350 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #109 758 2014 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #52 1,484 2022 +82.9% Growth
Kentucky #74 1,768 2009 3.7% Decline
Louisiana #149 1,816 2001 46.2% Decline
Iowa #93 1,328 2008 17.9% Decline
California #91 9,456 2015 +1.9% Growth
North Dakota #130 313 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #115 986 2009 3.8% Decline
New York #81 7,015 2014 5.6% Decline
Oklahoma #116 1,170 2009 24.4% Decline
Mississippi #93 995 2009 44.2% Decline
West Virginia #77 706 2015 30.8% Decline
Vermont Unranked 124 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Montana #132 185 2016 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico #140 296 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Wyoming Unranked 61 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 111 2008 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 109 2008 Insufficient historical volume

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