Madylin
A feminine given name of uncertain origin, likely a variant of Madeline.
Name Census estimates that about 608 living Americans carry the first name Madylin. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Madylin today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Madylin births was 2002 (50 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Madylin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
608
~ 1 in 563,741 Americans
Peak year
2002
50 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,704
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Madylin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Madylin from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 362 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Madylin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Madylin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Madylins live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Madylin, while Indiana, Illinois, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Madylin
The name Madylin is a variant spelling of the name Madeline, which is derived from the Old German name Mathalina. Mathalina is a combination of two words, "maht" meaning "might" or "strength," and "hadulin" meaning "little battle." Together, the name suggests the idea of a "mighty little battler" or a "strong little fighter."
Madeline is the French form of the name, which emerged in the Middle Ages and became popular across Europe. The name was particularly favored by nobility and royalty, with several notable historical figures bearing the name. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is Madeline of Valois, a 14th-century French princess who lived from 1346 to 1379.
The name gained further prominence in the 12th century with Saint Madeline, also known as Mary Magdalene, one of the most celebrated female figures in the Bible. Her role as a devoted follower of Jesus and her presence at his crucifixion and resurrection have made her an important figure in Christianity.
Another notable figure with this name was Madeline de Scudéry, a 17th-century French novelist and playwright who was a prominent figure in the literary salons of Paris. She was born in 1607 and died in 1701.
In the 19th century, the name became popular in literature with the publication of the children's book "Madeline" by Ludwig Bemelmans in 1939. The story follows the adventures of a young Parisian girl named Madeline, and it has become a beloved classic.
One of the most famous bearers of the name in recent history was Madeline Kahn, an American actress and comedian known for her roles in films such as "Blazing Saddles" and "Young Frankenstein." She was born in 1942 and passed away in 1999.
Madylin, with the alternative spelling, has a similar origin and meaning to Madeline. It is a variation that emerged in the modern era, possibly as a way to add a unique twist to the traditional spelling while maintaining the essence of the name's history and significance.
People
Madylin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Madylin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Madylin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Madylin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 608 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Madylin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 563,741 US residents.
Is Madylin a common name?
We classify Madylin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 616 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Madylin most popular?
The single biggest year for Madylin was 2002, when 50 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Madylin is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Madylin a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Madylin in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.