Madeline
girl name#81 in 2025Madeline entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #50 in 1998, ranks #81 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#81
rank today
#50
peak (1998)
3,086
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #314 |
| 1890s | #182 |
| 1900s | #146 |
| 1910s | #129 |
| 1920s | #154 |
| 1930s | #209 |
| 1940s | #220 |
| 1950s | #346 |
| 1960s | #446 |
| 1970s | #611 |
| 1980s | #494 |
| 1990s | #103 |
| 2000s | #61 |
| 2010s | #92 |
| 2020s | #93 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Madeline has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 160,000 people named Madeline are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Madeline alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Madeline in 2025?
- Madeline ranks #81 among US girl names in 2025, with 3,086 babies given the name.
- When was the name Madeline most popular?
- Madeline peaked in 1998, reaching #50 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Madeline with classmates?
- Madeline will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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