Baby Name Popularity Profile

Madilynn

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

✦ Woman from Magdala; tower 🌍 French, Hebrew biblical traditional
National Rank (2025) #860
All-Time Peak Rank #479 Achieved 2014
Total U.S. Births 11,432 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1987 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 656 births in 2014
💡 The Madilynn Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Woman from Magdala; tower
Language Origin French, Hebrew
Origin Type multiple
A modern phonetic spelling of Madeline, which is derived from Mary Magdalene, meaning 'woman from Magdala'. Magdala is a town on the Sea of Galilee, whose name means 'tower' in Hebrew.
Common Nicknames
Maddie Maddy Lynn
Alternative Spellings
Madeline Madelyn Madilyn Madeleine
Pronunciation: MAD-uh-lin
Themes & Categories
biblical traditional
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Madilynn

According to SSA data, Madilynn achieved its highest historical rank of #479 in 2014. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2014 with 656 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 50.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 37 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Madilynn across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Declining
10-Year Shift -50.7% Decline
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 656 births in 2014
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 2 yrs
Registry Streak 37 yrs
Historical Volatility Moderately Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 0
1970s: 0
1980s: 15
1990s: 318
2000s: 2,590
2010s: 5,733
2020s: 2,776

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Madi-ly-nn
Letter Count 8 letters
Spelling Complexity Complex
Length Percentile Longer than 79% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Idaho
Top States Idaho, Oklahoma, Indiana, Missouri, Tennessee
States with Data 43
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Idaho Unranked 85 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #795 262 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #532 439 2020 61.8% Decline
Missouri #501 400 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #636 372 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona Unranked 212 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Utah Unranked 142 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Washington Unranked 277 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #711 298 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon Unranked 155 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #894 1,226 2020 61.6% Decline
Colorado #866 185 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #411 160 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #510 648 2010 25.0% Decline
Kansas #390 147 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #469 248 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #1155 430 2016 55.2% Decline
West Virginia #258 115 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #691 276 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #645 158 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #894 328 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #835 439 2020 73.5% Decline
South Carolina Unranked 164 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota Unranked 207 2010 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #714 313 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #744 185 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #602 124 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #325 68 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin Unranked 181 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada Unranked 28 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Wyoming Unranked 11 2016 Insufficient historical volume
California #1261 782 2009 42.9% Decline
Illinois #1192 357 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland Unranked 92 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #849 326 2015 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 32 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Maine Unranked 16 2013 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota Unranked 12 2013 Insufficient historical volume
New York #1278 240 2018 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota Unranked 10 2009 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey Unranked 39 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 5 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts Unranked 11 2021 Insufficient historical volume

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