Madolyn
girl nameMadolyn entered the US charts in 1896, peaked at #1098 in 1914, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1896–2025
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rank today
#1098
peak (1914)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1642 |
| 1900s | #1612 |
| 1910s | #1384 |
| 1920s | #1669 |
| 1930s | #2109 |
| 1940s | #2355 |
| 1950s | #3594 |
| 1960s | #5652 |
| 1970s | #7388 |
| 1980s | #8717 |
| 1990s | #4995 |
| 2000s | #4660 |
| 2010s | #9218 |
| 2020s | #12276 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Madolyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Madolyn alive today was born around 1947, making them about 78 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Madolyn in 2025?
- Madolyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Madolyn most popular?
- Madolyn peaked in 1914, reaching #1098 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Madolyn with classmates?
- Madolyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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