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How Many People Are Named Madelyn?
Estimated people named Madelyn living in the U.S. today
102,697
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 112,677
- Peak year: 2008 (4,571 births)
- Estimated living today: 102,697
Madelyn by age group — who carries the name today?
Madelyn popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Madelyn
Madelyn has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 112,677 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 102,697 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,328 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Madelyns you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Madelyn in the US?
An estimated 102,697 people named Madelyn are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Madelyn uncommon — about 1 in 3,328 Americans.
Is Madelyn a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Madelyn is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Madelyn most popular?
Madelyn peaked in 2008, when 4,571 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Madelyn?
Madelyn ranks #517 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 41 out of 100 (higher means rarer).