Madelyn
boy nameMadelyn entered the US charts in 2002, peaked at #5492 in 2004, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2002–2025
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rank today
#5492
peak (2004)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #8934 |
| 2010s | #12216 |
| 2020s | #9894 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Madelyn are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Madelyn alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Madelyn in 2025?
- Madelyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Madelyn most popular?
- Madelyn peaked in 2004, reaching #5492 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Madelyn with classmates?
- Madelyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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