Madeline
boy nameMadeline entered the US charts in 1921, peaked at #2523 in 1942, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1921–2025
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rank today
#2523
peak (1942)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3532 |
| 1930s | #3212 |
| 1940s | #3229 |
| 1950s | #3747 |
| 1960s | #4039 |
| 1980s | #4599 |
| 1990s | #7127 |
| 2000s | #8307 |
| 2010s | #11211 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Madeline are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Madeline alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Madeline most popular?
- Madeline peaked in 1942, reaching #2523 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Madeline with classmates?
- Madeline will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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