Madelon
girl nameMadelon entered the US charts in 1897, peaked at #1021 in 1920, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1897–2025
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rank today
#1021
peak (1920)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1368 |
| 1900s | #1454 |
| 1910s | #1250 |
| 1920s | #1358 |
| 1930s | #1558 |
| 1940s | #1480 |
| 1950s | #3220 |
| 1960s | #5405 |
| 1970s | #8160 |
| 1980s | #8077 |
| 1990s | #8899 |
| 2000s | #10216 |
| 2010s | #14238 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Madelon are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Madelon alive today was born around 1938, making them about 87 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Madelon in 2025?
- Madelon is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Madelon most popular?
- Madelon peaked in 1920, reaching #1021 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Madelon with classmates?
- Madelon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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