Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Madelyn.
National Rank (2025)
#71
All-Time Peak Rank
#58 (2023)
Total U.S. Births
116,010
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Madelyn Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 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.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Madelyn scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-25.1% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record4,567Births in 2008
Years in Top 100
18yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
136Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
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
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMad-el-yn
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: 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.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
Need a middle name or matching choice that pairs cleanly with Madelyn? Enter a surname or older sibling name below to test structural meter and syllable cohesion:
BabyNameAnalytics